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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.91, 1,240.49 and 505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.91, 1,240.49 and 505.94 is: 698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.91 : 1,240.49 = 505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.91/1,240.49 = 505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.91x = 1,240.49 × 505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.91x = 627,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,613.51/898.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.19

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