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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.79, 1,353.05 and 593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.79, 1,353.05 and 593.58 is: 890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.79 : 1,353.05 = 593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.79/1,353.05 = 593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.79x = 1,353.05 × 593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.79x = 803,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,143.42/901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.61

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