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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,247.64 and 593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904, 1,247.64 and 593.68 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904 : 1,247.64 = 593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904/1,247.64 = 593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904x = 1,247.64 × 593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904x = 740,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,698.92/904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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