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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.02, 1,244.01 and 587.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.02, 1,244.01 and 587.17 is: 809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.02 : 1,244.01 = 587.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.02/1,244.01 = 587.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.02x = 1,244.01 × 587.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.02x = 730,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,445.35/902.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.79

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