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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.87, 1,244.57 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.87, 1,244.57 and 508.88 is: 702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.87 : 1,244.57 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.87/1,244.57 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.87x = 1,244.57 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.87x = 633,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,334.24/901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.25

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