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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.04, 1,239.28 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.04, 1,239.28 and 499.68 is: 689.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.04 : 1,239.28 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.04/1,239.28 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.04x = 1,239.28 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.04x = 619,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,242.18/898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.55

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