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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.48, 1,359.71 and 593.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.48, 1,359.71 and 593.63 is: 891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.48 : 1,359.71 = 593.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.48/1,359.71 = 593.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.48x = 1,359.71 × 593.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.48x = 807,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,162.21/905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.42

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