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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,243.96 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,243.96 and 508.44 is: 701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,243.96 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,243.96 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,243.96 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 632,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,479.02/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.63

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