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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.88, 1,359.54 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.88, 1,359.54 and 393.24 is: 590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.88 : 1,359.54 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.88/1,359.54 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.88x = 1,359.54 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.88x = 534,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,625.51/905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.17

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