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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.79, 1,356.05 and 595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.79, 1,356.05 and 595.58 is: 893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.79 : 1,356.05 = 595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.79/1,356.05 = 595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.79x = 1,356.05 × 595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.79x = 807,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,636.26/903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.61

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