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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.59, 1,244.20 and 508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.59, 1,244.20 and 508.61 is: 701.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.59 : 1,244.20 = 508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.59/1,244.20 = 508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.59x = 1,244.20 × 508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.59x = 632,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,810.69/901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.88

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