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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,244.25 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,244.25 and 590.82 is: 815.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,244.25 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,244.25 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,244.25 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 735,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,127.79/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.12

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