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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.16, 1,243.55 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.16, 1,243.55 and 508.14 is: 701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.16 : 1,243.55 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.16/1,243.55 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.16x = 1,243.55 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.16x = 631,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,898.77/901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.21

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