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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,239.31 and 499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,239.31 and 499.73 is: 689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,239.31 = 499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,239.31 = 499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,239.31 × 499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 619,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,322.24/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.59

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