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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.35, 1,247.22 and 589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.35, 1,247.22 and 589.50 is: 813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.35 : 1,247.22 = 589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.35/1,247.22 = 589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.35x = 1,247.22 × 589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.35x = 735,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,236.19/904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.00

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