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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,358.34 and 576.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,358.34 and 576.71 is: 864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,358.34 = 576.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,358.34 = 576.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,358.34 × 576.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 783,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,361.47/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.09

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