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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.96, 1,240.59 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.96, 1,240.59 and 525.96 is: 725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.96 : 1,240.59 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.96/1,240.59 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.96x = 1,240.59 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.96x = 652,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,495.98/898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.83

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