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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,239.24 and 579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,239.24 and 579.28 is: 799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,239.24 = 579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,239.24 = 579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,239.24 × 579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 717,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,866.95/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.23

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