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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.40, 1,397.22 and 898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.40, 1,397.22 and 898 is: 1,348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.40 : 1,397.22 = 898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.40/1,397.22 = 898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.40x = 1,397.22 × 898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.40x = 1,254,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,703.56/930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.56

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