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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.64, 1,241.46 and 506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.64, 1,241.46 and 506.79 is: 699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.64 : 1,241.46 = 506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.64/1,241.46 = 506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.64x = 1,241.46 × 506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.64x = 629,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,159.51/899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.35

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