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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,239.84 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,239.84 and 525.72 is: 725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,239.84 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,239.84 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,239.84 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 651,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,808.68/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.30

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