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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.12, 1,348.30 and 592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.12, 1,348.30 and 592.12 is: 886.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.12 : 1,348.30 = 592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.12/1,348.30 = 592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.12x = 1,348.30 × 592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.12x = 798,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,355.40/900.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.94

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