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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,241.38 and 506.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,241.38 and 506.63 is: 699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,241.38 = 506.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,241.38 = 506.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,241.38 × 506.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 628,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,920.35/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.10

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