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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,351.24 and 591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,351.24 and 591.28 is: 887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,351.24 = 591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,351.24 = 591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,351.24 × 591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 798,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,961.19/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.44

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