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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.41, 1,241.15 and 506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.41, 1,241.15 and 506.36 is: 698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.41 : 1,241.15 = 506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.41/1,241.15 = 506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.41x = 1,241.15 × 506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.41x = 628,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,462.51/899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.75

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