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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.69, 1,244.25 and 503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.69, 1,244.25 and 503.31 is: 694.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.69 : 1,244.25 = 503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.69/1,244.25 = 503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.69x = 1,244.25 × 503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.69x = 626,243.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,243.47/901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.53

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