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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.91, 1,243.31 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.91, 1,243.31 and 507.96 is: 701.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.91 : 1,243.31 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.91/1,243.31 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.91x = 1,243.31 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.91x = 631,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,551.75/900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.02

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