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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.69, 1,244.93 and 583.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.69, 1,244.93 and 583.25 is: 805.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.69 : 1,244.93 = 583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.69/1,244.93 = 583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.69x = 1,244.93 × 583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.69x = 726,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,096.28/901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.26

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