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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.52, 1,239.93 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.52, 1,239.93 and 505.52 is: 697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.52 : 1,239.93 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.52/1,239.93 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.52x = 1,239.93 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.52x = 626,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,809.41/898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.60

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