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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.57, 1,240.03 and 500.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.57, 1,240.03 and 500.24 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.57 : 1,240.03 = 500.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.57/1,240.03 = 500.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.57x = 1,240.03 × 500.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.57x = 620,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,312.61/898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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