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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.52, 1,244.08 and 591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.52, 1,244.08 and 591 is: 815.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.52 : 1,244.08 = 591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.52/1,244.08 = 591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.52x = 1,244.08 × 591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.52x = 735,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,251.28/901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.57

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