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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,248.22 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,248.22 and 594 is: 819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,248.22 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,248.22 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,248.22 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 741,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,442.68/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.71

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