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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.40, 1,357.08 and 580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.40, 1,357.08 and 580.92 is: 870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.40 : 1,357.08 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.40/1,357.08 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.40x = 1,357.08 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.40x = 788,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,354.91/905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.73

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