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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,239.45 and 505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,239.45 and 505.25 is: 697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,239.45 = 505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,239.45 = 505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,239.45 × 505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 626,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,232.11/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.24

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