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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,243.98 and 508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,243.98 and 508.50 is: 701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,243.98 = 508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,243.98 = 508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,243.98 × 508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 632,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,563.83/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.66

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