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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.64, 1,362.07 and 583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.64, 1,362.07 and 583.23 is: 875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.64 : 1,362.07 = 583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.64/1,362.07 = 583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.64x = 1,362.07 × 583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.64x = 794,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,405.92/907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.24

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