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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.72, 1,241.59 and 506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.72, 1,241.59 and 506.73 is: 699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.72 : 1,241.59 = 506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.72/1,241.59 = 506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.72x = 1,241.59 × 506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.72x = 629,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,155.27/899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.28

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