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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.31, 1,355.91 and 576.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.31, 1,355.91 and 576.25 is: 863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.31 : 1,355.91 = 576.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.31/1,355.91 = 576.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.31x = 1,355.91 × 576.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.31x = 781,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,343.14/905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.07

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