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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.41, 1,243.97 and 508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.41, 1,243.97 and 508.40 is: 701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.41 : 1,243.97 = 508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.41/1,243.97 = 508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.41x = 1,243.97 × 508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.41x = 632,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,434.35/901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.61

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