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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.17, 1,240.81 and 506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.17, 1,240.81 and 506.18 is: 698.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.17 : 1,240.81 = 506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.17/1,240.81 = 506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.17x = 1,240.81 × 506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.17x = 628,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,075.04/899.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.51

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