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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.13, 1,243.57 and 508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.13, 1,243.57 and 508.15 is: 701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.13 : 1,243.57 = 508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.13/1,243.57 = 508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.13x = 1,243.57 × 508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.13x = 631,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,915.69/901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.25

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