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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,361.34 and 582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,361.34 and 582.54 is: 874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,361.34 = 582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,361.34 = 582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,361.34 × 582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 793,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,035.00/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.36

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