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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.43, 1,239.80 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.43, 1,239.80 and 505.48 is: 697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.43 : 1,239.80 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.43/1,239.80 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.43x = 1,239.80 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.43x = 626,687.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,687.91/898.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.54

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