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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.53, 1,240.02 and 505.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.53, 1,240.02 and 505.65 is: 697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.53 : 1,240.02 = 505.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.53/1,240.02 = 505.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.53x = 1,240.02 × 505.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.53x = 627,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,016.11/898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.82

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