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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,243.80 and 508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,243.80 and 508.41 is: 701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,243.80 = 508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,243.80 = 508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,243.80 × 508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 632,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,360.36/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.55

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