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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,351.21 and 589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,351.21 and 589.33 is: 883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,351.21 = 589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,351.21 = 589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,351.21 × 589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 796,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,301.83/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.28

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