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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,357.59 and 581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,357.59 and 581.27 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,357.59 = 581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,357.59 = 581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,357.59 × 581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 789,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,126.34/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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