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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,238.97 and 519.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,238.97 and 519.85 is: 717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,238.97 = 519.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,238.97 = 519.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,238.97 × 519.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 644,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,078.55/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.24

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