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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.31, 1,241.04 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.31, 1,241.04 and 506.32 is: 698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.31 : 1,241.04 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.31/1,241.04 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.31x = 1,241.04 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.31x = 628,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,363.37/899.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.72

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