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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.66, 1,353.14 and 593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.66, 1,353.14 and 593.40 is: 890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.66 : 1,353.14 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.66/1,353.14 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.66x = 1,353.14 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.66x = 802,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,953.28/901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.53

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