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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.21, 1,353.87 and 578.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.21, 1,353.87 and 578.59 is: 866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.21 : 1,353.87 = 578.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.21/1,353.87 = 578.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.21x = 1,353.87 × 578.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.21x = 783,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,335.64/904.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.32

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