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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.37, 1,239.74 and 505.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.37, 1,239.74 and 505.39 is: 697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.37 : 1,239.74 = 505.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.37/1,239.74 = 505.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.37x = 1,239.74 × 505.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.37x = 626,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,549.67/898.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.43

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