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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.21, 1,239.53 and 505.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.21, 1,239.53 and 505.23 is: 697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.21 : 1,239.53 = 505.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.21/1,239.53 = 505.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.21x = 1,239.53 × 505.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.21x = 626,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,239.02/898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.21

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