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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.49, 1,359.93 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.49, 1,359.93 and 581.41 is: 872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.49 : 1,359.93 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.49/1,359.93 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.49x = 1,359.93 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.49x = 790,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,676.90/906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.24

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