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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.15, 1,240.82 and 506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.15, 1,240.82 and 506.17 is: 698.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.15 : 1,240.82 = 506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.15/1,240.82 = 506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.15x = 1,240.82 × 506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.15x = 628,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,066.78/899.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.51

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