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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.50, 1,244.19 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.50, 1,244.19 and 591.18 is: 815.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,244.19 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,244.19 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,244.19 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 735,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,540.24/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.91

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