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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.03, 1,335.18 and 594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.03, 1,335.18 and 594.44 is: 890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.03 : 1,335.18 = 594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.03/1,335.18 = 594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.03x = 1,335.18 × 594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.03x = 793,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,684.96/891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.75

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