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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.14, 1,239.96 and 588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.14, 1,239.96 and 588.18 is: 812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.14 : 1,239.96 = 588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.14/1,239.96 = 588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.14x = 1,239.96 × 588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.14x = 729,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,319.67/898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.03

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