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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.79, 1,351.54 and 592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.79, 1,351.54 and 592.59 is: 889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.79 : 1,351.54 = 592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.79/1,351.54 = 592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.79x = 1,351.54 × 592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.79x = 800,904.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,904.76/900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.11

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