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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.82, 1,241.75 and 506.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.82, 1,241.75 and 506.85 is: 699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.82 : 1,241.75 = 506.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.82/1,241.75 = 506.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.82x = 1,241.75 × 506.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.82x = 629,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,378.45/899.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.45

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