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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,250.70 and 591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,250.70 and 591.75 is: 816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,250.70 = 591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,250.70 = 591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,250.70 × 591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 740,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,099.32/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.32

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