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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,239.87 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,239.87 and 505.48 is: 697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,239.87 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,239.87 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,239.87 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 626,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,723.29/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.55

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