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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,241.68 and 506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,241.68 and 506.78 is: 699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,241.68 = 506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,241.68 = 506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,241.68 × 506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 629,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,258.59/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.36

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