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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.27, 1,239.59 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.27, 1,239.59 and 505.32 is: 697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.27 : 1,239.59 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.27/1,239.59 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.27x = 1,239.59 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.27x = 626,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,387.09/898.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.33

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