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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.36, 1,355.20 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.36, 1,355.20 and 580.95 is: 869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.36 : 1,355.20 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.36/1,355.20 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.36x = 1,355.20 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.36x = 787,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,301.99/905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.61

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