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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.21, 1,243.71 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.21, 1,243.71 and 508.24 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.21 : 1,243.71 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.21/1,243.71 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.21x = 1,243.71 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.21x = 632,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,103.17/901.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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