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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.06, 1,239.31 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.06, 1,239.31 and 505.08 is: 697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.06 : 1,239.31 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.06/1,239.31 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.06x = 1,239.31 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.06x = 625,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,950.69/898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.00

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