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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.30, 1,240.98 and 506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.30, 1,240.98 and 506.24 is: 698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.30 : 1,240.98 = 506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.30/1,240.98 = 506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.30x = 1,240.98 × 506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.30x = 628,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,233.72/899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.58

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