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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.72, 1,244.37 and 508.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.72, 1,244.37 and 508.74 is: 702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.72 : 1,244.37 = 508.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.72/1,244.37 = 508.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.72x = 1,244.37 × 508.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.72x = 633,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,060.79/901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.06

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