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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.67, 1,240.08 and 500.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.67, 1,240.08 and 500.30 is: 690.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.67 : 1,240.08 = 500.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.67/1,240.08 = 500.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.67x = 1,240.08 × 500.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.67x = 620,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,407.70/898.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.37

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