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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.47, 1,239.75 and 505.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.47, 1,239.75 and 505.41 is: 697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.47 : 1,239.75 = 505.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.47/1,239.75 = 505.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.47x = 1,239.75 × 505.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.47x = 626,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,582.05/898.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.39

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