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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.24, 1,351.62 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.24, 1,351.62 and 593.16 is: 888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.24 : 1,351.62 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.24/1,351.62 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.24x = 1,351.62 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.24x = 801,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,726.92/902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.60

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