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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,244.26 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,244.26 and 508.80 is: 701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,244.26 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,244.26 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,244.26 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 633,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,079.49/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.97

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