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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,359.68 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,359.68 and 582.08 is: 872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,359.68 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,359.68 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,359.68 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 791,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,442.53/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.40

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