Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.54, 1,240 and 500.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 898.54, 1,240 and 500.23 is: 690.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898.54 : 1,240 = 500.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898.54/1,240 = 500.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898.54x = 1,240 × 500.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898.54x = 620,285.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,285.20/898.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690.33
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