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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,240.62 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,240.62 and 506.07 is: 698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,240.62 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,240.62 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,240.62 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 627,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,840.56/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.44

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