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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.25, 1,243.72 and 508.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.25, 1,243.72 and 508.27 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.25 : 1,243.72 = 508.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.25/1,243.72 = 508.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.25x = 1,243.72 × 508.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.25x = 632,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,147.75/901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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