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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.84, 1,244.10 and 587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.84, 1,244.10 and 587.20 is: 810.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.84 : 1,244.10 = 587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.84/1,244.10 = 587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.84x = 1,244.10 × 587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.84x = 730,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,535.52/901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.05

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