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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,356.75 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,356.75 and 391.50 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,356.75 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,356.75 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,356.75 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 531,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,167.63/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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