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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.66, 1,358.19 and 580.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.66, 1,358.19 and 580.18 is: 871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.66 : 1,358.19 = 580.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.66/1,358.19 = 580.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.66x = 1,358.19 × 580.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.66x = 787,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,994.67/904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.04

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