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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.17, 1,239.57 and 505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.17, 1,239.57 and 505.29 is: 697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.17 : 1,239.57 = 505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.17/1,239.57 = 505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.17x = 1,239.57 × 505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.17x = 626,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,342.33/898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.35

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