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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.55, 1,240.08 and 583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.55, 1,240.08 and 583.97 is: 805.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.55 : 1,240.08 = 583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.55/1,240.08 = 583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.55x = 1,240.08 × 583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.55x = 724,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,169.52/898.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.93

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