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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,243.71 and 508.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,243.71 and 508.23 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,243.71 = 508.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,243.71 = 508.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,243.71 × 508.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 632,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,090.73/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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