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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,239.42 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,239.42 and 588.04 is: 811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,239.42 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,239.42 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,239.42 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 728,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,828.54/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.29

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