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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.56, 1,244.22 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.56, 1,244.22 and 503.28 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.56 : 1,244.22 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.56/1,244.22 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.56x = 1,244.22 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.56x = 626,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,191.04/901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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