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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.60, 1,252.81 and 593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.60, 1,252.81 and 593.42 is: 818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.60 : 1,252.81 = 593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.60/1,252.81 = 593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.60x = 1,252.81 × 593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.60x = 743,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,442.51/908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.23

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