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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,239.63 and 566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,239.63 and 566.72 is: 781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,239.63 = 566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,239.63 = 566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,239.63 × 566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 702,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,523.11/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.92

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