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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.55, 1,246.08 and 588.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.55, 1,246.08 and 588.49 is: 811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.55 : 1,246.08 = 588.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.55/1,246.08 = 588.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.55x = 1,246.08 × 588.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.55x = 733,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,305.62/903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.58

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