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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.01, 1,240.61 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.01, 1,240.61 and 505.98 is: 698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.01 : 1,240.61 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.01/1,240.61 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.01x = 1,240.61 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.01x = 627,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,721.32/899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.24

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