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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.65, 1,250.73 and 591.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.65, 1,250.73 and 591.77 is: 816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.65 : 1,250.73 = 591.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.65/1,250.73 = 591.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.65x = 1,250.73 × 591.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.65x = 740,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,138.24/906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.35

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