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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.93, 1,252.49 and 593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.93, 1,252.49 and 593.38 is: 818.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.93 : 1,252.49 = 593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.93/1,252.49 = 593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.93x = 1,252.49 × 593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.93x = 743,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,202.52/907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.57

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