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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.95, 900.03 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.95, 900.03 and 590.92 is: 885.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.95 : 900.03 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.95/900.03 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.95x = 900.03 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.95x = 531,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,845.73/600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.01

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