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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.88, 1,240.42 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.88, 1,240.42 and 505.92 is: 698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.88 : 1,240.42 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.88/1,240.42 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.88x = 1,240.42 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.88x = 627,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,553.29/898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.15

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