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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,250.28 and 591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,250.28 and 591.39 is: 816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,250.28 = 591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,250.28 = 591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,250.28 × 591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 739,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,403.09/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.42

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