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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.21, 1,240.88 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.21, 1,240.88 and 506.22 is: 698.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.21 : 1,240.88 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.21/1,240.88 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.21x = 1,240.88 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.21x = 628,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,155.74/899.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.57

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