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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.93, 1,346.70 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.93, 1,346.70 and 591.93 is: 887.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.93 : 1,346.70 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.93/1,346.70 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.93x = 1,346.70 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.93x = 797,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,152.13/897.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.77

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