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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.73, 1,359.41 and 597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.73, 1,359.41 and 597.53 is: 896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.73 : 1,359.41 = 597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.73/1,359.41 = 597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.73x = 1,359.41 × 597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.73x = 812,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,278.47/905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.82

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