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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,357.08 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,357.08 and 391.68 is: 587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,357.08 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,357.08 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,357.08 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 531,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,541.09/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.55

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