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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.09, 1,243.56 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.09, 1,243.56 and 508.24 is: 701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.09 : 1,243.56 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.09/1,243.56 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.09x = 1,243.56 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.09x = 632,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,026.93/901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.40

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