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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.63, 1,250.73 and 591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.63, 1,250.73 and 591.63 is: 886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.63 : 1,250.73 = 591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.63/1,250.73 = 591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.63x = 1,250.73 × 591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.63x = 739,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,969.39/834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.58

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