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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.57, 1,253.99 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.57, 1,253.99 and 594.10 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.57 : 1,253.99 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.57/1,253.99 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.57x = 1,253.99 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.57x = 744,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,995.46/908.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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