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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.55, 1,350.56 and 592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.55, 1,350.56 and 592.46 is: 887.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.55 : 1,350.56 = 592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.55/1,350.56 = 592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.55x = 1,350.56 × 592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.55x = 800,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,146.02/901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.53

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