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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.22, 1,239.64 and 525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.22, 1,239.64 and 525.14 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.22 : 1,239.64 = 525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.22/1,239.64 = 525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.22x = 1,239.64 × 525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.22x = 650,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,984.55/898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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