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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.95, 1,241.89 and 507.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.95, 1,241.89 and 507.05 is: 699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.95 : 1,241.89 = 507.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.95/1,241.89 = 507.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.95x = 1,241.89 × 507.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.95x = 629,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,700.32/899.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.71

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