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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.62, 1,241.42 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.62, 1,241.42 and 506.64 is: 699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.62 : 1,241.42 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.62/1,241.42 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.62x = 1,241.42 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.62x = 628,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,953.03/899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.13

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