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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.64, 1,240.14 and 525.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.64, 1,240.14 and 525.65 is: 725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.64 : 1,240.14 = 525.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.64/1,240.14 = 525.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.64x = 1,240.14 × 525.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.64x = 651,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,879.59/898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.41

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