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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.24, 1,359.36 and 581.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.24, 1,359.36 and 581.82 is: 872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.24 : 1,359.36 = 581.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.24/1,359.36 = 581.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.24x = 1,359.36 × 581.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.24x = 790,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,902.84/906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.73

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