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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.85, 1,355.33 and 598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.85, 1,355.33 and 598.46 is: 895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.85 : 1,355.33 = 598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.85/1,355.33 = 598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.85x = 1,355.33 × 598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.85x = 811,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,105.51/905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.41

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