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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.02, 1,240.64 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.02, 1,240.64 and 506.04 is: 698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.02 : 1,240.64 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.02/1,240.64 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.02x = 1,240.64 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.02x = 627,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,813.47/899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.33

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