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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.15, 1,239.37 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.15, 1,239.37 and 499.76 is: 689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.15 : 1,239.37 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.15/1,239.37 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.15x = 1,239.37 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.15x = 619,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,388.24/898.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.63

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