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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 901.47 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 901.47 and 591.54 is: 887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 901.47 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/901.47 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 901.47 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 533,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,255.56/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.38

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