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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.82, 1,239.01 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.82, 1,239.01 and 499.50 is: 689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.82 : 1,239.01 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.82/1,239.01 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.82x = 1,239.01 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.82x = 618,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,884.25/897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.32

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