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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.98, 1,244.29 and 587.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.98, 1,244.29 and 587.43 is: 810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.98 : 1,244.29 = 587.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.98/1,244.29 = 587.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.98x = 1,244.29 × 587.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.98x = 730,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,931.81/901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.36

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