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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.03, 1,242.66 and 586.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.03, 1,242.66 and 586.14 is: 808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.03 : 1,242.66 = 586.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.03/1,242.66 = 586.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.03x = 1,242.66 × 586.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.03x = 728,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,372.73/901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.38

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