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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.68, 1,241.40 and 506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.68, 1,241.40 and 506.68 is: 699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.68 : 1,241.40 = 506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.68/1,241.40 = 506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.68x = 1,241.40 × 506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.68x = 628,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,992.55/899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.13

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