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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,239.59 and 499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,239.59 and 499.91 is: 689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,239.59 = 499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,239.59 = 499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,239.59 × 499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 619,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,683.44/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.99

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