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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.50, 1,244.08 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.50, 1,244.08 and 591.54 is: 816.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,244.08 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,244.08 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,244.08 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 735,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,923.08/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.33

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