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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.36, 1,356.06 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.36, 1,356.06 and 391.24 is: 586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.36 : 1,356.06 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.36/1,356.06 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.36x = 1,356.06 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.36x = 530,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,544.91/904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.65

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