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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,358.38 and 581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,358.38 and 581.18 is: 871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,358.38 = 581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,358.38 = 581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,358.38 × 581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 789,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,465.23/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.38

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