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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,358.04 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,358.04 and 597.36 is: 896.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,358.04 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,358.04 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,358.04 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 811,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,238.77/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.36

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