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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.89, 1,240.58 and 505.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.89, 1,240.58 and 505.91 is: 698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.89 : 1,240.58 = 505.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.89/1,240.58 = 505.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.89x = 1,240.58 × 505.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.89x = 627,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,613.10/898.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.21

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