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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.12, 1,347.30 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.12, 1,347.30 and 592.20 is: 886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.12 : 1,347.30 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.12/1,347.30 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.12x = 1,347.30 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.12x = 797,871.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,871.06/900.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.41

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