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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.41, 1,252.06 and 592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.41, 1,252.06 and 592.59 is: 817.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.41 : 1,252.06 = 592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.41/1,252.06 = 592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.41x = 1,252.06 × 592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.41x = 741,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,958.24/907.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.67

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