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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.96, 1,240.56 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.96, 1,240.56 and 505.98 is: 698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.96 : 1,240.56 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.96/1,240.56 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.96x = 1,240.56 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.96x = 627,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,698.55/898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.25

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