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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.57, 1,243.52 and 586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.57, 1,243.52 and 586.25 is: 808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.57 : 1,243.52 = 586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.57/1,243.52 = 586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.57x = 1,243.52 × 586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.57x = 729,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,013.51/901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.61

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