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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.55, 1,244.13 and 487.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.55, 1,244.13 and 487.55 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.55 : 1,244.13 = 487.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.55/1,244.13 = 487.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.55x = 1,244.13 × 487.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.55x = 606,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,575.85/901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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