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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.26, 1,240.98 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.26, 1,240.98 and 506.28 is: 698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.26 : 1,240.98 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.26/1,240.98 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.26x = 1,240.98 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.26x = 628,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,283.35/899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.67

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