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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.23, 1,240.86 and 506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.23, 1,240.86 and 506.18 is: 698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.23 : 1,240.86 = 506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.23/1,240.86 = 506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.23x = 1,240.86 × 506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.23x = 628,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,098.51/899.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.48

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