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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.91, 1,360.07 and 581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.91, 1,360.07 and 581.43 is: 872.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.91 : 1,360.07 = 581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.91/1,360.07 = 581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.91x = 1,360.07 × 581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.91x = 790,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,782.59/905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.92

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