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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.16, 1,351.98 and 594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.16, 1,351.98 and 594.40 is: 889.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.16 : 1,351.98 = 594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.16/1,351.98 = 594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.16x = 1,351.98 × 594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.16x = 803,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,616.91/903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.78

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