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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.20, 1,250.78 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.20, 1,250.78 and 592.25 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.20 : 1,250.78 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.20/1,250.78 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.20x = 1,250.78 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.20x = 740,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,765.24/906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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