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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.06, 1,357.59 and 582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.06, 1,357.59 and 582.48 is: 873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.06 : 1,357.59 = 582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.06/1,357.59 = 582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.06x = 1,357.59 × 582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.06x = 790,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,762.84/905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.71

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