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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.21, 1,239.52 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.21, 1,239.52 and 505.24 is: 697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.21 : 1,239.52 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.21/1,239.52 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.21x = 1,239.52 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.21x = 626,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,253.09/898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.22

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