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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.09, 1,239.03 and 688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.09, 1,239.03 and 688.05 is: 949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.09 : 1,239.03 = 688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.09/1,239.03 = 688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.09x = 1,239.03 × 688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.09x = 852,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,514.59/898.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.25

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