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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.50, 1,244.07 and 487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.50, 1,244.07 and 487.50 is: 672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,244.07 = 487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,244.07 = 487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,244.07 × 487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 606,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,484.13/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.75

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