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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.47, 1,241.27 and 506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.47, 1,241.27 and 506.50 is: 698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.47 : 1,241.27 = 506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.47/1,241.27 = 506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.47x = 1,241.27 × 506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.47x = 628,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,702.02/899.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.97

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