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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.61, 1,359.59 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.61, 1,359.59 and 583.20 is: 873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.61 : 1,359.59 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.61/1,359.59 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.61x = 1,359.59 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.61x = 792,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,909.97/907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.63

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