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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.36, 1,243.78 and 508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.36, 1,243.78 and 508.36 is: 701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.36 : 1,243.78 = 508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.36/1,243.78 = 508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.36x = 1,243.78 × 508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.36x = 632,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,288.00/901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.48

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