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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.36, 1,243.89 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.36, 1,243.89 and 503.04 is: 694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.36 : 1,243.89 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.36/1,243.89 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.36x = 1,243.89 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.36x = 625,731.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,731.09/901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.21

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