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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,239.63 and 505.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,239.63 and 505.37 is: 697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,239.63 = 505.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,239.63 = 505.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,239.63 × 505.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 626,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,471.81/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.35

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