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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.23, 1,239.62 and 505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.23, 1,239.62 and 505.29 is: 697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.23 : 1,239.62 = 505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.23/1,239.62 = 505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.23x = 1,239.62 × 505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.23x = 626,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,358.87/898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.32

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