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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,250.91 and 591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,250.91 and 591.90 is: 816.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,250.91 = 591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,250.91 = 591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,250.91 × 591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 740,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,407.37/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.52

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