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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.55, 1,353.56 and 594.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.55, 1,353.56 and 594.46 is: 890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.55 : 1,353.56 = 594.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.55/1,353.56 = 594.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.55x = 1,353.56 × 594.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.55x = 804,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,637.28/903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.53

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