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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.93, 1,240.51 and 505.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.93, 1,240.51 and 505.96 is: 698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.93 : 1,240.51 = 505.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.93/1,240.51 = 505.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.93x = 1,240.51 × 505.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.93x = 627,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,642.24/898.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.21

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