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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.69, 1,244.18 and 503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.69, 1,244.18 and 503.29 is: 694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.69 : 1,244.18 = 503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.69/1,244.18 = 503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.69x = 1,244.18 × 503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.69x = 626,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,183.35/901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.46

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