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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.47, 1,241.13 and 506.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.47, 1,241.13 and 506.41 is: 698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.47 : 1,241.13 = 506.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.47/1,241.13 = 506.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.47x = 1,241.13 × 506.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.47x = 628,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,520.64/899.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.77

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