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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.45, 1,243.96 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.45, 1,243.96 and 508.55 is: 701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.45 : 1,243.96 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.45/1,243.96 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.45x = 1,243.96 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.45x = 632,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,615.86/901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.78

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