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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.79, 1,240.01 and 505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.79, 1,240.01 and 505.82 is: 697.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.79 : 1,240.01 = 505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.79/1,240.01 = 505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.79x = 1,240.01 × 505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.79x = 627,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,220.20/898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.85

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