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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,239.53 and 619.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,239.53 and 619.29 is: 853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,239.53 = 619.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,239.53 = 619.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,239.53 × 619.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 767,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,625.44/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.94

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