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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.63, 1,252.16 and 592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.63, 1,252.16 and 592.79 is: 817.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.63 : 1,252.16 = 592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.63/1,252.16 = 592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.63x = 1,252.16 × 592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.63x = 742,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,267.93/907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.81

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