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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.48, 1,243.98 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.48, 1,243.98 and 508.43 is: 701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.48 : 1,243.98 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.48/1,243.98 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.48x = 1,243.98 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.48x = 632,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,474.29/901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.60

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