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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,238.99 and 504.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,238.99 and 504.99 is: 696.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,238.99 = 504.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,238.99 = 504.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,238.99 × 504.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 625,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,675.04/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.73

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