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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.97, 1,246.31 and 587.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.97, 1,246.31 and 587.69 is: 811.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.97 : 1,246.31 = 587.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.97/1,246.31 = 587.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.97x = 1,246.31 × 587.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.97x = 732,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,443.92/902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.15

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