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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.29, 1,243.80 and 497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.29, 1,243.80 and 497.53 is: 686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.29 : 1,243.80 = 497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.29/1,243.80 = 497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.29x = 1,243.80 × 497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.29x = 618,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,824.70/901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.60

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