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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,240.70 and 506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,240.70 and 506.08 is: 698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,240.70 = 506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,240.70 = 506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,240.70 × 506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 627,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,893.46/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.39

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