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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.79, 1,241.39 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.79, 1,241.39 and 506.82 is: 699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.79 : 1,241.39 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.79/1,241.39 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.79x = 1,241.39 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.79x = 629,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,161.28/899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.23

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