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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.14, 1,249.70 and 591.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.14, 1,249.70 and 591.29 is: 815.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.14 : 1,249.70 = 591.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.14/1,249.70 = 591.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.14x = 1,249.70 × 591.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.14x = 738,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,925.91/906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.47

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