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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.01, 1,243.36 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.01, 1,243.36 and 507.98 is: 700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.01 : 1,243.36 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.01/1,243.36 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.01x = 1,243.36 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.01x = 631,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,602.01/901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.99

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