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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.52, 1,241.31 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.52, 1,241.31 and 506.52 is: 698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.52 : 1,241.31 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.52/1,241.31 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.52x = 1,241.31 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.52x = 628,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,748.34/899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.98

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