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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,243.93 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,243.93 and 508.48 is: 701.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,243.93 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,243.93 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,243.93 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 632,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,516.28/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.83

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