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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.80, 1,239.48 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.80, 1,239.48 and 588.24 is: 811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.80 : 1,239.48 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.80/1,239.48 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.80x = 1,239.48 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.80x = 729,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,111.72/898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.21

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