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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.20, 1,243.72 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.20, 1,243.72 and 508.26 is: 701.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.20 : 1,243.72 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.20/1,243.72 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.20x = 1,243.72 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.20x = 632,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,133.13/901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.43

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