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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.33, 1,248.86 and 590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.33, 1,248.86 and 590.15 is: 814.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.33 : 1,248.86 = 590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.33/1,248.86 = 590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.33x = 1,248.86 × 590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.33x = 737,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,019.33/905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.09

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