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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.83, 1,241.67 and 506.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.83, 1,241.67 and 506.85 is: 699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.83 : 1,241.67 = 506.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.83/1,241.67 = 506.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.83x = 1,241.67 × 506.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.83x = 629,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,340.44/899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.40

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