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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.56, 1,244.19 and 508.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.56, 1,244.19 and 508.57 is: 701.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.56 : 1,244.19 = 508.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.56/1,244.19 = 508.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.56x = 1,244.19 × 508.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.56x = 632,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,758.57/901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.85

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