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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,239.93 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,239.93 and 525.42 is: 725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,239.93 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,239.93 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,239.93 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 651,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,484.02/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.25

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