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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.58, 1,249.05 and 595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.58, 1,249.05 and 595.54 is: 820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.58 : 1,249.05 = 595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.58/1,249.05 = 595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.58x = 1,249.05 × 595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.58x = 743,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,859.24/906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.51

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