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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,239.99 and 505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,239.99 and 505.62 is: 697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,239.99 = 505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,239.99 = 505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,239.99 × 505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 626,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,963.74/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.70

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