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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,248.91 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,248.91 and 594.50 is: 820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,248.91 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,248.91 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,248.91 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 742,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,477.00/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.40

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