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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,243.00 and 586.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,243.00 and 586.95 is: 808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,243.00 = 586.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,243.00 = 586.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,243.00 × 586.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 729,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,571.62/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.81

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