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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.74, 1,240.29 and 505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.74, 1,240.29 and 505.77 is: 697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.74 : 1,240.29 = 505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.74/1,240.29 = 505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.74x = 1,240.29 × 505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.74x = 627,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,301.47/898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.98

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