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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.48, 1,241.28 and 506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.48, 1,241.28 and 506.50 is: 698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.48 : 1,241.28 = 506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.48/1,241.28 = 506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.48x = 1,241.28 × 506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.48x = 628,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,705.22/899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.96

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