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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,243.42 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,243.42 and 508.02 is: 701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,243.42 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,243.42 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,243.42 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 631,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,682.23/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.12

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