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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.82, 1,247.94 and 590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.82, 1,247.94 and 590.18 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.82 : 1,247.94 = 590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.82/1,247.94 = 590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.82x = 1,247.94 × 590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.82x = 736,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,509.23/904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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