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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,246.89 and 589.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,246.89 and 589.43 is: 813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,246.89 = 589.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,246.89 = 589.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,246.89 × 589.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 734,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,952.69/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.56

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