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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.98, 1,242.08 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.98, 1,242.08 and 507.08 is: 699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.98 : 1,242.08 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.98/1,242.08 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.98x = 1,242.08 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.98x = 629,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,828.98/899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.83

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