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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.60, 1,240.04 and 505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.60, 1,240.04 and 505.63 is: 697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.60 : 1,240.04 = 505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.60/1,240.04 = 505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.60x = 1,240.04 × 505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.60x = 627,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,001.43/898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.75

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