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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.48, 1,251.99 and 590.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.48, 1,251.99 and 590.81 is: 886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.48 : 1,251.99 = 590.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.48/1,251.99 = 590.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.48x = 1,251.99 × 590.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.48x = 739,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,681.95/834.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.40

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