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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.61, 1,358.67 and 582.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.61, 1,358.67 and 582.29 is: 871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.61 : 1,358.67 = 582.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.61/1,358.67 = 582.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.61x = 1,358.67 × 582.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.61x = 791,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,140.44/907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.68

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