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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.26, 1,239.48 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.26, 1,239.48 and 505.32 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.26 : 1,239.48 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.26/1,239.48 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.26x = 1,239.48 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.26x = 626,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,334.03/898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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