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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905, 1,248.92 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905, 1,248.92 and 594.52 is: 820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905 : 1,248.92 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905/1,248.92 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905x = 1,248.92 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905x = 742,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,507.92/905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.45

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