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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.86, 1,240.70 and 633.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.86, 1,240.70 and 633.99 is: 875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.86 : 1,240.70 = 633.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.86/1,240.70 = 633.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.86x = 1,240.70 × 633.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.86x = 786,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,588.22/898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.10

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