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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,244.63 and 508.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,244.63 and 508.91 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,244.63 = 508.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,244.63 = 508.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,244.63 × 508.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 633,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,404.65/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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