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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,240.08 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,240.08 and 505.74 is: 697.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,240.08 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,240.08 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,240.08 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 627,158.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,158.06/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.87

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