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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.62, 1,356.31 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.62, 1,356.31 and 580 is: 868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.62 : 1,356.31 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.62/1,356.31 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.62x = 1,356.31 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.62x = 786,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,659.80/905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.64

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