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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.54, 1,250.04 and 590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.54, 1,250.04 and 590.19 is: 884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.54 : 1,250.04 = 590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.54/1,250.04 = 590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.54x = 1,250.04 × 590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.54x = 737,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,761.11/834.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.03

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