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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901, 1,242.24 and 585.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901, 1,242.24 and 585.81 is: 807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 1,242.24 = 585.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/1,242.24 = 585.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 1,242.24 × 585.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 727,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,716.61/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.68

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