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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,239.36 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,239.36 and 588.16 is: 811.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,239.36 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,239.36 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,239.36 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 728,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,941.98/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.67

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