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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,356.75 and 576.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,356.75 and 576.29 is: 863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,356.75 = 576.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,356.75 = 576.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,356.75 × 576.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 781,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,884.85/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.84

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