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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,243.42 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,243.42 and 508 is: 701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,243.42 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,243.42 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,243.42 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 631,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,657.36/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.03

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