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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.59, 1,240.04 and 500.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.59, 1,240.04 and 500.33 is: 690.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.59 : 1,240.04 = 500.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.59/1,240.04 = 500.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.59x = 1,240.04 × 500.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.59x = 620,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,420.51/898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.44

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