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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.75, 1,251.51 and 591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.75, 1,251.51 and 591.46 is: 816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.75 : 1,251.51 = 591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.75/1,251.51 = 591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.75x = 1,251.51 × 591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.75x = 740,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,218.10/906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.34

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