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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.06, 1,239.30 and 499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.06, 1,239.30 and 499.72 is: 689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.06 : 1,239.30 = 499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.06/1,239.30 = 499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.06x = 1,239.30 × 499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.06x = 619,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,303.00/898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.60

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