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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.97, 1,241.87 and 506.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.97, 1,241.87 and 506.93 is: 699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.97 : 1,241.87 = 506.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.97/1,241.87 = 506.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.97x = 1,241.87 × 506.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.97x = 629,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,532.42/899.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.50

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