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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.88, 1,358.28 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.88, 1,358.28 and 580.52 is: 871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.88 : 1,358.28 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.88/1,358.28 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.88x = 1,358.28 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.88x = 788,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,508.71/904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.40

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