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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,244.82 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,244.82 and 587.52 is: 810.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,244.82 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,244.82 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,244.82 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 731,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,356.65/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.62

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