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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.95, 1,239.01 and 499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.95, 1,239.01 and 499.59 is: 689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.95 : 1,239.01 = 499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.95/1,239.01 = 499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.95x = 1,239.01 × 499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.95x = 618,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,995.76/897.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.34

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