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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.62, 1,244.13 and 508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.62, 1,244.13 and 508.61 is: 701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.62 : 1,244.13 = 508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.62/1,244.13 = 508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.62x = 1,244.13 × 508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.62x = 632,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,770.74/901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.82

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