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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.41, 1,251.05 and 591.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.41, 1,251.05 and 591.11 is: 815.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.41 : 1,251.05 = 591.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.41/1,251.05 = 591.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.41x = 1,251.05 × 591.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.41x = 739,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,510.68/906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.87

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