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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.32, 1,350.24 and 592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.32, 1,350.24 and 592.23 is: 887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.32 : 1,350.24 = 592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.32/1,350.24 = 592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.32x = 1,350.24 × 592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.32x = 799,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,652.64/901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.20

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