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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.78, 1,241.64 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.78, 1,241.64 and 506.74 is: 699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.78 : 1,241.64 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.78/1,241.64 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.78x = 1,241.64 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.78x = 629,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,188.65/899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.27

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