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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.95, 1,240.53 and 505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.95, 1,240.53 and 505.97 is: 698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.95 : 1,240.53 = 505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.95/1,240.53 = 505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.95x = 1,240.53 × 505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.95x = 627,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,674.07/898.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.23

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