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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.14, 1,239.51 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.14, 1,239.51 and 505.14 is: 697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.14 : 1,239.51 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.14/1,239.51 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.14x = 1,239.51 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.14x = 626,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,126.08/898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.14

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