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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.03, 1,240.65 and 506.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.03, 1,240.65 and 506.05 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.03 : 1,240.65 = 506.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.03/1,240.65 = 506.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.03x = 1,240.65 × 506.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.03x = 627,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,827.83/899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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