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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,350.24 and 592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,350.24 and 592.80 is: 888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,350.24 = 592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,350.24 = 592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,350.24 × 592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 800,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,422.27/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.65

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