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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.17, 1,239.51 and 505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.17, 1,239.51 and 505.17 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.17 : 1,239.51 = 505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.17/1,239.51 = 505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.17x = 1,239.51 × 505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.17x = 626,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,163.27/898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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