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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.18, 1,239.93 and 567.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.18, 1,239.93 and 567.11 is: 782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.18 : 1,239.93 = 567.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.18/1,239.93 = 567.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.18x = 1,239.93 × 567.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.18x = 703,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,173.87/898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.89

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