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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,354.83 and 578.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,354.83 and 578.19 is: 866.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,354.83 = 578.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,354.83 = 578.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,354.83 × 578.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 783,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,349.16/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.08

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