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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.45, 1,249.08 and 590.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.45, 1,249.08 and 590.57 is: 814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.45 : 1,249.08 = 590.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.45/1,249.08 = 590.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.45x = 1,249.08 × 590.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.45x = 737,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,663.10/905.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.69

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