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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.93, 1,244.51 and 508.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.93, 1,244.51 and 508.95 is: 702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.93 : 1,244.51 = 508.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.93/1,244.51 = 508.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.93x = 1,244.51 × 508.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.93x = 633,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,393.36/901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.26

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