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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.99, 1,352.98 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.99, 1,352.98 and 595.77 is: 893.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.99 : 1,352.98 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.99/1,352.98 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.99x = 1,352.98 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.99x = 806,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,060.79/901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.65

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