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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,356.09 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,356.09 and 595.38 is: 893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,356.09 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,356.09 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,356.09 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 807,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,388.86/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.52

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