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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.80, 1,250.22 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.80, 1,250.22 and 591.52 is: 816.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.80 : 1,250.22 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.80/1,250.22 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.80x = 1,250.22 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.80x = 739,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,530.13/905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.44

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