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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,239.24 and 602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,239.24 and 602.80 is: 831.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,239.24 = 602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,239.24 = 602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,239.24 × 602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 747,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,013.87/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.86

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