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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.95, 1,243.27 and 508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.95, 1,243.27 and 508.05 is: 701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.95 : 1,243.27 = 508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.95/1,243.27 = 508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.95x = 1,243.27 × 508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.95x = 631,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,643.32/900.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.09

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