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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,239.96 and 505.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,239.96 and 505.61 is: 697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,239.96 = 505.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,239.96 = 505.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,239.96 × 505.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 626,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,933.68/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.71

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