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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.25, 1,239.59 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.25, 1,239.59 and 505.28 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.25 : 1,239.59 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.25/1,239.59 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.25x = 1,239.59 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.25x = 626,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,340.04/898.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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