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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.71, 1,244.31 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.71, 1,244.31 and 503.37 is: 694.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.71 : 1,244.31 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.71/1,244.31 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.71x = 1,244.31 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.71x = 626,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,348.32/901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.62

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