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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.36, 1,241.15 and 506.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.36, 1,241.15 and 506.51 is: 699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.36 : 1,241.15 = 506.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.36/1,241.15 = 506.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.36x = 1,241.15 × 506.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.36x = 628,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,654.89/899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.00

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