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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.58, 1,358.34 and 581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.58, 1,358.34 and 581.77 is: 871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.58 : 1,358.34 = 581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.58/1,358.34 = 581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.58x = 1,358.34 × 581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.58x = 790,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,241.46/906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.67

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