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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,356.80 and 587.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,356.80 and 587.82 is: 882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,356.80 = 587.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,356.80 = 587.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,356.80 × 587.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 797,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,554.18/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.11

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