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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,247.76 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,247.76 and 594.12 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,247.76 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,247.76 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,247.76 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 741,319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,319.17/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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