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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.62, 1,251.65 and 592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.62, 1,251.65 and 592.77 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.62 : 1,251.65 = 592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.62/1,251.65 = 592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.62x = 1,251.65 × 592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.62x = 741,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,939.71/907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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