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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,239.73 and 525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,239.73 and 525.29 is: 725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,239.73 = 525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,239.73 = 525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,239.73 × 525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 651,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,210.26/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.05

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