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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.53, 1,352.71 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.53, 1,352.71 and 590.33 is: 884.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.53 : 1,352.71 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.53/1,352.71 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.53x = 1,352.71 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.53x = 798,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,545.29/902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.79

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