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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,247.76 and 589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,247.76 and 589.84 is: 813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,247.76 = 589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,247.76 = 589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,247.76 × 589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 735,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,975.64/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.72

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