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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,239.62 and 499.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,239.62 and 499.95 is: 689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,239.62 = 499.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,239.62 = 499.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,239.62 × 499.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 619,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,745.52/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.92

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