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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.95, 1,244.68 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.95, 1,244.68 and 503.59 is: 694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.95 : 1,244.68 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.95/1,244.68 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.95x = 1,244.68 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.95x = 626,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,805.42/901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.95

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