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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,252.99 and 593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,252.99 and 593.71 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,252.99 = 593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,252.99 = 593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,252.99 × 593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 743,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,912.69/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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