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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,250.72 and 591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,250.72 and 591.55 is: 816.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,250.72 = 591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,250.72 = 591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,250.72 × 591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 739,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,863.42/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.01

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