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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.15, 1,360.73 and 584.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.15, 1,360.73 and 584.57 is: 876.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.15 : 1,360.73 = 584.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.15/1,360.73 = 584.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.15x = 1,360.73 × 584.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.15x = 795,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,441.94/907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.86

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