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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.36, 1,243.56 and 590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.36, 1,243.56 and 590.32 is: 814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.36 : 1,243.56 = 590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.36/1,243.56 = 590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.36x = 1,243.56 × 590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.36x = 734,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,098.34/901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.43

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