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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.86, 1,244.88 and 587.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.86, 1,244.88 and 587.68 is: 810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.86 : 1,244.88 = 587.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.86/1,244.88 = 587.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.86x = 1,244.88 × 587.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.86x = 731,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,592.29/902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.31

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