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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.52, 1,239.88 and 520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.52, 1,239.88 and 520.48 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.52 : 1,239.88 = 520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.52/1,239.88 = 520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.52x = 1,239.88 × 520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.52x = 645,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,332.74/898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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