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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.48, 1,250.28 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.48, 1,250.28 and 590.96 is: 815.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.48 : 1,250.28 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.48/1,250.28 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.48x = 1,250.28 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.48x = 738,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,865.47/905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.99

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