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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,243.73 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,243.73 and 508.20 is: 701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,243.73 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,243.73 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,243.73 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 632,063.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,063.59/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.38

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