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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.71, 1,240.08 and 520.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.71, 1,240.08 and 520.61 is: 718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.71 : 1,240.08 = 520.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.71/1,240.08 = 520.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.71x = 1,240.08 × 520.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.71x = 645,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,591.85/898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.35

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