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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.12, 1,239.91 and 566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.12, 1,239.91 and 566.63 is: 782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.12 : 1,239.91 = 566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.12/1,239.91 = 566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.12x = 1,239.91 × 566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.12x = 702,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,567.24/898.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.26

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