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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.36, 1,360.20 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.36, 1,360.20 and 581.36 is: 873.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.36 : 1,360.20 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.36/1,360.20 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.36x = 1,360.20 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.36x = 790,765.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,765.87/905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.43

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