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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,356.94 and 575.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,356.94 and 575.97 is: 864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,356.94 = 575.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,356.94 = 575.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,356.94 × 575.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 781,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,556.73/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.53

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