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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,240.28 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,240.28 and 525.74 is: 725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,240.28 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,240.28 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,240.28 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 652,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,059.08/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.45

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