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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.89, 1,244.63 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.89, 1,244.63 and 508.84 is: 702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.89 : 1,244.63 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.89/1,244.63 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.89x = 1,244.63 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.89x = 633,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,311.87/901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.21

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