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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.72, 1,244.35 and 508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.72, 1,244.35 and 508.73 is: 702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.72 : 1,244.35 = 508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.72/1,244.35 = 508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.72x = 1,244.35 × 508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.72x = 633,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,038.18/901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.03

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