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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.93, 1,250.91 and 591.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.93, 1,250.91 and 591.61 is: 816.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.93 : 1,250.91 = 591.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.93/1,250.91 = 591.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.93x = 1,250.91 × 591.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.93x = 740,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,050.87/906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.00

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