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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,239.32 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,239.32 and 505.16 is: 697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,239.32 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,239.32 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,239.32 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 626,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,054.89/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.04

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