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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,239.68 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,239.68 and 505.32 is: 697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,239.68 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,239.68 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,239.68 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 626,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,435.10/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.37

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