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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.94, 1,248.09 and 590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.94, 1,248.09 and 590.18 is: 813.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.94 : 1,248.09 = 590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.94/1,248.09 = 590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.94x = 1,248.09 × 590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.94x = 736,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,597.76/904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.97

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