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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.39, 1,248.57 and 590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.39, 1,248.57 and 590.94 is: 814.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.39 : 1,248.57 = 590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.39/1,248.57 = 590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.39x = 1,248.57 × 590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.39x = 737,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,825.61/905.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.92

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