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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.42, 1,241.21 and 506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.42, 1,241.21 and 506.48 is: 698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.42 : 1,241.21 = 506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.42/1,241.21 = 506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.42x = 1,241.21 × 506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.42x = 628,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,643.10/899.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.95

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