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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,240.66 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,240.66 and 506.04 is: 698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,240.66 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,240.66 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,240.66 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 627,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,823.59/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.37

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