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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,359.11 and 581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,359.11 and 581.27 is: 872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,359.11 = 581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,359.11 = 581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,359.11 × 581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 790,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,004.53/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.29

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