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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,245.75 and 588.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,245.75 and 588.95 is: 811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,245.75 = 588.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,245.75 = 588.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,245.75 × 588.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 733,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,684.46/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.56

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