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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.49, 1,239.53 and 618.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.49, 1,239.53 and 618.97 is: 853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.49 : 1,239.53 = 618.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.49/1,239.53 = 618.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.49x = 1,239.53 × 618.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.49x = 767,226.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,226.27/898.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.90

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