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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.30, 1,239.19 and 689.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.30, 1,239.19 and 689.47 is: 950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.30 : 1,239.19 = 689.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.30/1,239.19 = 689.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.30x = 1,239.19 × 689.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.30x = 854,379.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,379.51/899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.05

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