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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.55, 1,240.02 and 505.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.55, 1,240.02 and 505.59 is: 697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.55 : 1,240.02 = 505.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.55/1,240.02 = 505.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.55x = 1,240.02 × 505.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.55x = 626,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,941.71/898.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.73

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