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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.31, 1,239.86 and 567.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.31, 1,239.86 and 567.17 is: 782.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.31 : 1,239.86 = 567.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.31/1,239.86 = 567.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.31x = 1,239.86 × 567.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.31x = 703,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,208.07/898.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.81

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