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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,244.32 and 587.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,244.32 and 587.55 is: 810.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,244.32 = 587.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,244.32 = 587.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,244.32 × 587.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 731,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,100.22/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.62

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