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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,360.39 and 594.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,360.39 and 594.87 is: 891.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,360.39 = 594.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,360.39 = 594.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,360.39 × 594.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 809,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,252.22/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.64

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