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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.94, 1,240.62 and 506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.94, 1,240.62 and 506 is: 698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.94 : 1,240.62 = 506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.94/1,240.62 = 506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.94x = 1,240.62 × 506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.94x = 627,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,753.72/898.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.33

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