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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.56, 1,358.04 and 597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.56, 1,358.04 and 597.40 is: 895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.56 : 1,358.04 = 597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.56/1,358.04 = 597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.56x = 1,358.04 × 597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.56x = 811,293.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,293.10/905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.90

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