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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.64, 1,250.31 and 595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.64, 1,250.31 and 595.68 is: 822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.64 : 1,250.31 = 595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.64/1,250.31 = 595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.64x = 1,250.31 × 595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.64x = 744,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,784.66/905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.38

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