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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.17, 1,239.96 and 604.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.17, 1,239.96 and 604.99 is: 835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.17 : 1,239.96 = 604.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.17/1,239.96 = 604.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.17x = 1,239.96 × 604.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.17x = 750,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,163.40/898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.21

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