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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.03, 1,249.02 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.03, 1,249.02 and 590.22 is: 883.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.03 : 1,249.02 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.03/1,249.02 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.03x = 1,249.02 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.03x = 737,196.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,196.58/834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.90

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