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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,357.82 and 580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,357.82 and 580.20 is: 869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,357.82 = 580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,357.82 = 580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,357.82 × 580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 787,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,807.16/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.08

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