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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.72, 1,246.89 and 589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.72, 1,246.89 and 589.02 is: 812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.72 : 1,246.89 = 589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.72/1,246.89 = 589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.72x = 1,246.89 × 589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.72x = 734,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,443.15/903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.69

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