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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,243.53 and 508.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,243.53 and 508.13 is: 701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,243.53 = 508.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,243.53 = 508.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,243.53 × 508.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 631,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,874.90/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.22

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