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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.58, 1,239.93 and 525.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.58, 1,239.93 and 525.49 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.58 : 1,239.93 = 525.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.58/1,239.93 = 525.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.58x = 1,239.93 × 525.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.58x = 651,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,567.72/898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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