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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.61, 1,248.00 and 590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.61, 1,248.00 and 590.15 is: 814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.61 : 1,248.00 = 590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.61/1,248.00 = 590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.61x = 1,248.00 × 590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.61x = 736,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,501.87/904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.17

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