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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.44, 1,355.61 and 596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.44, 1,355.61 and 596.22 is: 893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.44 : 1,355.61 = 596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.44/1,355.61 = 596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.44x = 1,355.61 × 596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.44x = 808,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,241.79/904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.64

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