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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.88, 1,240.52 and 505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.88, 1,240.52 and 505.89 is: 698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.88 : 1,240.52 = 505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.88/1,240.52 = 505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.88x = 1,240.52 × 505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.88x = 627,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,564.13/898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.17

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