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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.90, 1,239.97 and 566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.90, 1,239.97 and 566.75 is: 781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.90 : 1,239.97 = 566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.90/1,239.97 = 566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.90x = 1,239.97 × 566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.90x = 702,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,753.00/898.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.79

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