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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,239.24 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,239.24 and 499.68 is: 689.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,239.24 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,239.24 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,239.24 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 619,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,223.44/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.54

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