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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,239.71 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,239.71 and 539.46 is: 744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,239.71 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,239.71 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,239.71 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 668,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,771.26/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.49

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