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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.48, 1,250.37 and 590.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.48, 1,250.37 and 590.54 is: 884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.48 : 1,250.37 = 590.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.48/1,250.37 = 590.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.48x = 1,250.37 × 590.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.48x = 738,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,387.25/834.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.85

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