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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.72, 1,239.41 and 566.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.72, 1,239.41 and 566.57 is: 781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.72 : 1,239.41 = 566.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.72/1,239.41 = 566.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.72x = 1,239.41 × 566.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.72x = 702,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,214.35/898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.35

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