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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.53, 1,239.89 and 525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.53, 1,239.89 and 525.73 is: 725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.53 : 1,239.89 = 525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.53/1,239.89 = 525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.53x = 1,239.89 × 525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.53x = 651,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,841.17/898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.46

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