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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,240.59 and 506.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,240.59 and 506.01 is: 698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,240.59 = 506.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,240.59 = 506.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,240.59 × 506.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 627,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,748.19/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.29

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