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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,241 and 506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,241 and 506.30 is: 698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,241 = 506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,241 = 506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,241 × 506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 628,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,318.30/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.69

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