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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.73, 1,241.59 and 506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.73, 1,241.59 and 506.78 is: 699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.73 : 1,241.59 = 506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.73/1,241.59 = 506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.73x = 1,241.59 × 506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.73x = 629,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,212.98/899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.34

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