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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,354.31 and 594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,354.31 and 594.96 is: 891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,354.31 = 594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,354.31 = 594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,354.31 × 594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 805,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,761.24/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.29

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