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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.47, 1,243.94 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.47, 1,243.94 and 508.43 is: 701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.47 : 1,243.94 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.47/1,243.94 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.47x = 1,243.94 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.47x = 632,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,447.65/901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.57

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