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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.58, 1,241.42 and 506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.58, 1,241.42 and 506.73 is: 699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.58 : 1,241.42 = 506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.58/1,241.42 = 506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.58x = 1,241.42 × 506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.58x = 629,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,062.22/899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.28

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