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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.81, 1,244.50 and 508.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.81, 1,244.50 and 508.83 is: 702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.81 : 1,244.50 = 508.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.81/1,244.50 = 508.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.81x = 1,244.50 × 508.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.81x = 633,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,236.46/901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.18

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