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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,249.86 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,249.86 and 590.92 is: 815.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,249.86 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,249.86 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,249.86 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 738,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,567.27/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.14

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