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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.04, 1,239.27 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.04, 1,239.27 and 505.06 is: 696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.04 : 1,239.27 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.04/1,239.27 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.04x = 1,239.27 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.04x = 625,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,900.71/898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.96

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