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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.37, 1,243.88 and 508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.37, 1,243.88 and 508.38 is: 701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.37 : 1,243.88 = 508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.37/1,243.88 = 508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.37x = 1,243.88 × 508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.37x = 632,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,361.17/901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.56

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