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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.28, 1,243.77 and 508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.28, 1,243.77 and 508.38 is: 701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.28 : 1,243.77 = 508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.28/1,243.77 = 508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.28x = 1,243.77 × 508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.28x = 632,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,307.79/901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.57

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