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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.78, 1,244.41 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.78, 1,244.41 and 503.48 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.78 : 1,244.41 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.78/1,244.41 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.78x = 1,244.41 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.78x = 626,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,537.40/901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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