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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.89, 1,244.67 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.89, 1,244.67 and 503.64 is: 695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.89 : 1,244.67 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.89/1,244.67 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.89x = 1,244.67 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.89x = 626,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,865.60/901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.06

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