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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.58, 1,357.97 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.58, 1,357.97 and 577.35 is: 864.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.58 : 1,357.97 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.58/1,357.97 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.58x = 1,357.97 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.58x = 784,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,021.09/906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.81

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