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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.03, 1,239.87 and 632.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.03, 1,239.87 and 632.89 is: 873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.03 : 1,239.87 = 632.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.03/1,239.87 = 632.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.03x = 1,239.87 × 632.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.03x = 784,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,701.32/898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.80

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