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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,243.79 and 503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,243.79 and 503.03 is: 694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,243.79 = 503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,243.79 = 503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,243.79 × 503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 625,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,666.16/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.12

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