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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.38, 1,239.57 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.38, 1,239.57 and 525.36 is: 724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.38 : 1,239.57 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.38/1,239.57 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.38x = 1,239.57 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.38x = 651,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,220.50/898.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.88

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