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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.10, 1,352.70 and 898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.10, 1,352.70 and 898.88 is: 1,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.10 : 1,352.70 = 898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.10/1,352.70 = 898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.10x = 1,352.70 × 898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.10x = 1,215,914.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,914.98/907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.44

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