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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.03, 1,243.34 and 502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.03, 1,243.34 and 502.66 is: 693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.03 : 1,243.34 = 502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.03/1,243.34 = 502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.03x = 1,243.34 × 502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.03x = 624,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,978.21/901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.63

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