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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.67, 1,241.51 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.67, 1,241.51 and 501.32 is: 691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.67 : 1,241.51 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.67/1,241.51 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.67x = 1,241.51 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.67x = 622,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,391.61/899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.80

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