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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.06, 1,248.48 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.06, 1,248.48 and 589.92 is: 813.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.06 : 1,248.48 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.06/1,248.48 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.06x = 1,248.48 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.06x = 736,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,503.32/905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.77

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