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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.21, 1,353.06 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.21, 1,353.06 and 594.12 is: 890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.21 : 1,353.06 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.21/1,353.06 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.21x = 1,353.06 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.21x = 803,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,880.01/903.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.03

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