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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.52, 1,243.98 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.52, 1,243.98 and 503.14 is: 694.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.52 : 1,243.98 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.52/1,243.98 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.52x = 1,243.98 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.52x = 625,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,891.73/901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.26

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