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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.90, 1,240.18 and 584.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.90, 1,240.18 and 584.55 is: 806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.90 : 1,240.18 = 584.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.90/1,240.18 = 584.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.90x = 1,240.18 × 584.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.90x = 724,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,945.76/898.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.48

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