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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.09, 1,239.54 and 582.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.09, 1,239.54 and 582.91 is: 804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.09 : 1,239.54 = 582.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.09/1,239.54 = 582.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.09x = 1,239.54 × 582.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.09x = 722,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,544.82/898.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.53

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