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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,358.51 and 581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,358.51 and 581.67 is: 872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,358.51 = 581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,358.51 = 581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,358.51 × 581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 790,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,201.60/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.12

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