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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.18, 1,239.51 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.18, 1,239.51 and 499.88 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.18 : 1,239.51 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.18/1,239.51 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.18x = 1,239.51 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.18x = 619,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,597.56/898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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