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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,239.61 and 505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,239.61 and 505.30 is: 697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,239.61 = 505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,239.61 = 505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,239.61 × 505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 626,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,373.99/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.31

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