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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,253.04 and 592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,253.04 and 592.96 is: 818.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,253.04 = 592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,253.04 = 592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,253.04 × 592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 743,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,002.60/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.75

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