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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.71, 1,244.16 and 508.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.71, 1,244.16 and 508.65 is: 701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.71 : 1,244.16 = 508.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.71/1,244.16 = 508.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.71x = 1,244.16 × 508.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.71x = 632,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,841.98/901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.82

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