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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.39, 1,351.96 and 898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.39, 1,351.96 and 898.28 is: 1,338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.39 : 1,351.96 = 898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.39/1,351.96 = 898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.39x = 1,351.96 × 898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.39x = 1,214,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,438.63/907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.39

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