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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,244.22 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,244.22 and 586.56 is: 809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,244.22 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,244.22 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,244.22 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 729,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,809.68/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.90

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