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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,240.07 and 500.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,240.07 and 500.27 is: 690.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,240.07 = 500.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,240.07 = 500.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,240.07 × 500.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 620,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,361.12/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.39

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