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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,240.68 and 500.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,240.68 and 500.75 is: 691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,240.68 = 500.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,240.68 = 500.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,240.68 × 500.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 621,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,270.51/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.02

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