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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.52, 1,241.10 and 506.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.52, 1,241.10 and 506.49 is: 698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.52 : 1,241.10 = 506.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.52/1,241.10 = 506.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.52x = 1,241.10 × 506.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.52x = 628,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,604.74/899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.82

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