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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.16, 1,249.20 and 595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.16, 1,249.20 and 595.12 is: 820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.16 : 1,249.20 = 595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.16/1,249.20 = 595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.16x = 1,249.20 × 595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.16x = 743,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,423.90/906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.41

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