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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.79, 1,241.88 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.79, 1,241.88 and 506.81 is: 699.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.79 : 1,241.88 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.79/1,241.88 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.79x = 1,241.88 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.79x = 629,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,394.67/899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.49

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