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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,243.23 and 586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,243.23 and 586.81 is: 809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,243.23 = 586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,243.23 = 586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,243.23 × 586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 729,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,533.58/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.62

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