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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.34, 1,243.88 and 508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.34, 1,243.88 and 508.36 is: 701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.34 : 1,243.88 = 508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.34/1,243.88 = 508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.34x = 1,243.88 × 508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.34x = 632,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,338.85/901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.56

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