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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.70, 1,350.78 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.70, 1,350.78 and 592.64 is: 887.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.70 : 1,350.78 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.70/1,350.78 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.70x = 1,350.78 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.70x = 800,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,524.57/901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.79

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