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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.32, 1,247.04 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.32, 1,247.04 and 593.92 is: 819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.32 : 1,247.04 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.32/1,247.04 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.32x = 1,247.04 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.32x = 740,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,642.00/904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.00

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