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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,359.56 and 575.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,359.56 and 575.95 is: 865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,359.56 = 575.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,359.56 = 575.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,359.56 × 575.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 783,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,034.07/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.37

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