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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.88, 1,244.52 and 509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.88, 1,244.52 and 509 is: 702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.88 : 1,244.52 = 509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.88/1,244.52 = 509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.88x = 1,244.52 × 509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.88x = 633,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,460.68/901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.38

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