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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.27, 1,359.18 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.27, 1,359.18 and 577.80 is: 865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.27 : 1,359.18 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.27/1,359.18 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.27x = 1,359.18 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.27x = 785,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,334.20/907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.60

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