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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,239.92 and 505.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,239.92 and 505.51 is: 697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,239.92 = 505.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,239.92 = 505.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,239.92 × 505.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 626,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,788.23/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.63

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