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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.96, 1,358.34 and 580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.96, 1,358.34 and 580.60 is: 871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.96 : 1,358.34 = 580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.96/1,358.34 = 580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.96x = 1,358.34 × 580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.96x = 788,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,652.20/904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.48

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