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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.38, 1,248.59 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.38, 1,248.59 and 590.49 is: 814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.38 : 1,248.59 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.38/1,248.59 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.38x = 1,248.59 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.38x = 737,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,273.67/905.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.33

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