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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.03, 1,351.96 and 589.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.03, 1,351.96 and 589.83 is: 884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.03 : 1,351.96 = 589.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.03/1,351.96 = 589.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.03x = 1,351.96 × 589.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.03x = 797,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,419.81/902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.03

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