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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.65, 1,240.10 and 505.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.65, 1,240.10 and 505.69 is: 697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.65 : 1,240.10 = 505.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.65/1,240.10 = 505.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.65x = 1,240.10 × 505.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.65x = 627,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,106.17/898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.83

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