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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.34, 1,239.62 and 505.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.34, 1,239.62 and 505.31 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.34 : 1,239.62 = 505.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.34/1,239.62 = 505.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.34x = 1,239.62 × 505.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.34x = 626,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,383.66/898.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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