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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.06, 1,350.63 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.06, 1,350.63 and 591.18 is: 887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.06 : 1,350.63 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.06/1,350.63 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.06x = 1,350.63 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.06x = 798,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,465.44/900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.12

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