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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.59, 1,241.46 and 506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.59, 1,241.46 and 506.61 is: 699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.59 : 1,241.46 = 506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.59/1,241.46 = 506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.59x = 1,241.46 × 506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.59x = 628,936.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,936.05/899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.14

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