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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.91, 1,353.10 and 595.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.91, 1,353.10 and 595.15 is: 890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.91 : 1,353.10 = 595.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.91/1,353.10 = 595.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.91x = 1,353.10 × 595.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.91x = 805,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,297.47/903.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.90

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