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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,240.32 and 505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,240.32 and 505.84 is: 698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,240.32 = 505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,240.32 = 505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,240.32 × 505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 627,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,403.47/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.02

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