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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.51, 1,240.20 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.51, 1,240.20 and 525.64 is: 725.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.51 : 1,240.20 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.51/1,240.20 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.51x = 1,240.20 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.51x = 651,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,898.73/898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.53

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