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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.49, 1,244.01 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.49, 1,244.01 and 503.20 is: 694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.49 : 1,244.01 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.49/1,244.01 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.49x = 1,244.01 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.49x = 625,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,984.61/901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.39

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