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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,244.51 and 503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,244.51 and 503.51 is: 694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,244.51 = 503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,244.51 = 503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,244.51 × 503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 626,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,616.38/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.81

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