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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.71, 1,242.81 and 586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.71, 1,242.81 and 586.02 is: 808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.71 : 1,242.81 = 586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.71/1,242.81 = 586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.71x = 1,242.81 × 586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.71x = 728,311.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,311.52/900.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.60

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