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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,243.59 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,243.59 and 508.08 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,243.59 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,243.59 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,243.59 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 631,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,845.97/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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