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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.21, 1,351.56 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.21, 1,351.56 and 593.12 is: 888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.21 : 1,351.56 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.21/1,351.56 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.21x = 1,351.56 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.21x = 801,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,640.65/902.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.53

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