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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.65, 1,355.90 and 596.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.65, 1,355.90 and 596.57 is: 893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.65 : 1,355.90 = 596.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.65/1,355.90 = 596.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.65x = 1,355.90 × 596.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.65x = 808,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,889.26/905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.16

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