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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.60, 1,239.93 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.60, 1,239.93 and 505.48 is: 697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.60 : 1,239.93 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.60/1,239.93 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.60x = 1,239.93 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.60x = 626,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,759.82/898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.48

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