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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,239.35 and 525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,239.35 and 525.13 is: 724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,239.35 = 525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,239.35 = 525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,239.35 × 525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 650,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,814.14/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.65

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