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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,359.66 and 576.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,359.66 and 576.01 is: 865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,359.66 = 576.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,359.66 = 576.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,359.66 × 576.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 783,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,172.92/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.46

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