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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.26, 1,240.89 and 506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.26, 1,240.89 and 506.35 is: 698.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.26 : 1,240.89 = 506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.26/1,240.89 = 506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.26x = 1,240.89 × 506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.26x = 628,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,324.65/899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.71

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