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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.34, 1,239.70 and 505.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.34, 1,239.70 and 505.37 is: 697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.34 : 1,239.70 = 505.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.34/1,239.70 = 505.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.34x = 1,239.70 × 505.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.34x = 626,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,500.99/898.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.40

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