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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,357.14 and 579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,357.14 and 579.80 is: 869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,357.14 = 579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,357.14 = 579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,357.14 × 579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 786,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,869.77/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.70

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