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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.29, 1,354.26 and 593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.29, 1,354.26 and 593.29 is: 890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.29 : 1,354.26 = 593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.29/1,354.26 = 593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.29x = 1,354.26 × 593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.29x = 803,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,468.92/902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.48

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