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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,357.44 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,357.44 and 582.39 is: 871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,357.44 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,357.44 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,357.44 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 790,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,559.48/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.83

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