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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.99, 1,244.81 and 509.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.99, 1,244.81 and 509.04 is: 702.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.99 : 1,244.81 = 509.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.99/1,244.81 = 509.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.99x = 1,244.81 × 509.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.99x = 633,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,658.08/901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.51

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