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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.24, 1,243.77 and 508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.24, 1,243.77 and 508.29 is: 701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.24 : 1,243.77 = 508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.24/1,243.77 = 508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.24x = 1,243.77 × 508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.24x = 632,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,195.85/901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.47

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