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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.44, 1,304.10 and 898.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.44, 1,304.10 and 898.19 is: 1,232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.44 : 1,304.10 = 898.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.44/1,304.10 = 898.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.44x = 1,304.10 × 898.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.44x = 1,171,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,332.84/950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.41

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