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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.81, 1,241.66 and 506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.81, 1,241.66 and 506.78 is: 699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.81 : 1,241.66 = 506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.81/1,241.66 = 506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.81x = 1,241.66 × 506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.81x = 629,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,248.45/899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.31

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