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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,353.48 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,353.48 and 595.40 is: 891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,353.48 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,353.48 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,353.48 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 805,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,861.99/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.28

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