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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.73, 1,250.93 and 591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.73, 1,250.93 and 591.89 is: 816.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.73 : 1,250.93 = 591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.73/1,250.93 = 591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.73x = 1,250.93 × 591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.73x = 740,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,419.66/906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.58

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