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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,246.59 and 593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,246.59 and 593.10 is: 819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,246.59 = 593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,246.59 = 593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,246.59 × 593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 739,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,352.53/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.05

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