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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.42, 1,239.84 and 583.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.42, 1,239.84 and 583.82 is: 805.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.42 : 1,239.84 = 583.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.42/1,239.84 = 583.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.42x = 1,239.84 × 583.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.42x = 723,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,843.39/898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.68

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