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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.51, 1,241.26 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.51, 1,241.26 and 506.52 is: 698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.51 : 1,241.26 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.51/1,241.26 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.51x = 1,241.26 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.51x = 628,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,721.75/899.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.96

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