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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.10, 1,358.21 and 577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.10, 1,358.21 and 577.29 is: 865.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.10 : 1,358.21 = 577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.10/1,358.21 = 577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.10x = 1,358.21 × 577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.10x = 784,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,071.37/906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.33

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