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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.38, 1,349.60 and 592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.38, 1,349.60 and 592.45 is: 888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.38 : 1,349.60 = 592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.38/1,349.60 = 592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.38x = 1,349.60 × 592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.38x = 799,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,564.18/900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.03

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