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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,243.68 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,243.68 and 591.12 is: 814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,243.68 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,243.68 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,243.68 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 735,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,164.12/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.89

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