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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.46, 1,244.14 and 508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.46, 1,244.14 and 508.50 is: 701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.46 : 1,244.14 = 508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.46/1,244.14 = 508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.46x = 1,244.14 × 508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.46x = 632,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,643.92/901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.80

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