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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.53, 1,250.56 and 591.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.53, 1,250.56 and 591.65 is: 816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.53 : 1,250.56 = 591.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.53/1,250.56 = 591.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.53x = 1,250.56 × 591.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.53x = 739,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,889.05/906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.18

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