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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.10, 1,356.14 and 579.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.10, 1,356.14 and 579.69 is: 869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.10 : 1,356.14 = 579.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.10/1,356.14 = 579.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.10x = 1,356.14 × 579.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.10x = 786,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,142.25/904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.54

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