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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,354.23 and 595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,354.23 and 595.83 is: 892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,354.23 = 595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,354.23 = 595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,354.23 × 595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 806,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,890.86/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.29

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