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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.40, 1,243.90 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.40, 1,243.90 and 503.06 is: 694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.40 : 1,243.90 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.40/1,243.90 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.40x = 1,243.90 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.40x = 625,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,756.33/901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.20

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