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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.66, 1,351.11 and 593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.66, 1,351.11 and 593.78 is: 888.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.66 : 1,351.11 = 593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.66/1,351.11 = 593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.66x = 1,351.11 × 593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.66x = 802,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,262.10/902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.78

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