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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.43, 1,243.97 and 508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.43, 1,243.97 and 508.45 is: 701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.43 : 1,243.97 = 508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.43/1,243.97 = 508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.43x = 1,243.97 × 508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.43x = 632,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,501.49/901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.67

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