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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.81, 1,244.55 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.81, 1,244.55 and 508.86 is: 702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.81 : 1,244.55 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.81/1,244.55 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.81x = 1,244.55 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.81x = 633,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,301.71/901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.26

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