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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,239.54 and 505.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,239.54 and 505.26 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,239.54 = 505.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,239.54 = 505.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,239.54 × 505.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 626,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,289.98/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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