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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899, 1,240.59 and 506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899, 1,240.59 and 506 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899 : 1,240.59 = 506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899/1,240.59 = 506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899x = 1,240.59 × 506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899x = 627,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,738.54/899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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