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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.07, 1,239.32 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.07, 1,239.32 and 499.76 is: 689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.07 : 1,239.32 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.07/1,239.32 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.07x = 1,239.32 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.07x = 619,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,353.87/898.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.65

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