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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.59, 1,240.11 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.59, 1,240.11 and 505.64 is: 697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.59 : 1,240.11 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.59/1,240.11 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.59x = 1,240.11 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.59x = 627,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,052.32/898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.82

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