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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,250.37 and 592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,250.37 and 592.29 is: 816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,250.37 = 592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,250.37 = 592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,250.37 × 592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 740,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,581.65/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.18

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