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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,360.62 and 582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,360.62 and 582.69 is: 873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,360.62 = 582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,360.62 = 582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,360.62 × 582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 792,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,819.67/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.63

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