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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.99, 1,239.23 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.99, 1,239.23 and 505.02 is: 696.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.99 : 1,239.23 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.99/1,239.23 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.99x = 1,239.23 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.99x = 625,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,827.21/897.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.92

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