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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.29, 1,355.73 and 596.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.29, 1,355.73 and 596.83 is: 893.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.29 : 1,355.73 = 596.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.29/1,355.73 = 596.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.29x = 1,355.73 × 596.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.29x = 809,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,140.34/905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.79

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