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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.53, 1,239.96 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.53, 1,239.96 and 505.56 is: 697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.53 : 1,239.96 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.53/1,239.96 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.53x = 1,239.96 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.53x = 626,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,874.18/898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.67

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