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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.27, 1,240.76 and 506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.27, 1,240.76 and 506.24 is: 698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.27 : 1,240.76 = 506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.27/1,240.76 = 506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.27x = 1,240.76 × 506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.27x = 628,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,119.81/899.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.48

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