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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.20, 1,362.82 and 596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.20, 1,362.82 and 596.72 is: 894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.20 : 1,362.82 = 596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.20/1,362.82 = 596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.20x = 1,362.82 × 596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.20x = 813,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,221.95/909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.44

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