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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.82, 1,239.71 and 619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.82, 1,239.71 and 619.15 is: 853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.82 : 1,239.71 = 619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.82/1,239.71 = 619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.82x = 1,239.71 × 619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.82x = 767,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,560.25/898.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.96

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