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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.34, 1,355.04 and 597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.34, 1,355.04 and 597.54 is: 894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.34 : 1,355.04 = 597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.34/1,355.04 = 597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.34x = 1,355.04 × 597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.34x = 809,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,690.60/905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.35

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