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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,240.66 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,240.66 and 506.13 is: 698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,240.66 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,240.66 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,240.66 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 627,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,926.51/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.45

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