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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,359.90 and 582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,359.90 and 582.60 is: 873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,359.90 = 582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,359.90 = 582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,359.90 × 582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 792,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,277.74/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.03

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