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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,246.01 and 587.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,246.01 and 587.99 is: 811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,246.01 = 587.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,246.01 = 587.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,246.01 × 587.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 732,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,641.42/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.59

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