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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.77, 1,240.13 and 567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.77, 1,240.13 and 567.65 is: 783.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.77 : 1,240.13 = 567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.77/1,240.13 = 567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.77x = 1,240.13 × 567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.77x = 703,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,950.76/898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.24

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