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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.29, 1,352.76 and 592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.29, 1,352.76 and 592.29 is: 888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.29 : 1,352.76 = 592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.29/1,352.76 = 592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.29x = 1,352.76 × 592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.29x = 801,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,226.22/901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.98

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