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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,356.89 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,356.89 and 582.08 is: 871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,356.89 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,356.89 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,356.89 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 789,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,808.84/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.29

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