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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,357.41 and 577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,357.41 and 577.25 is: 864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,357.41 = 577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,357.41 = 577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,357.41 × 577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 783,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,564.92/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.57

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