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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.24, 1,357.86 and 580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.24, 1,357.86 and 580.82 is: 871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.24 : 1,357.86 = 580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.24/1,357.86 = 580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.24x = 1,357.86 × 580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.24x = 788,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,672.25/905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.23

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