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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.23, 1,239.52 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.23, 1,239.52 and 505.28 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.23 : 1,239.52 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.23/1,239.52 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.23x = 1,239.52 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.23x = 626,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,304.67/898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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