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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,239.84 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,239.84 and 520.44 is: 718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,239.84 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,239.84 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,239.84 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 645,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,262.33/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.11

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