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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.86, 1,240.44 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.86, 1,240.44 and 505.92 is: 698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.86 : 1,240.44 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.86/1,240.44 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.86x = 1,240.44 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.86x = 627,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,563.40/898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.18

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