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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.19, 1,346.46 and 590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.19, 1,346.46 and 590.13 is: 883.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.19 : 1,346.46 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.19/1,346.46 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.19x = 1,346.46 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.19x = 794,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,586.44/899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.67

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