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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.86, 1,357.86 and 576.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.86, 1,357.86 and 576.01 is: 862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.86 : 1,357.86 = 576.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.86/1,357.86 = 576.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.86x = 1,357.86 × 576.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.86x = 782,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,134.66/906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.46

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