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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,358.94 and 583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,358.94 and 583.45 is: 873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,358.94 = 583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,358.94 = 583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,358.94 × 583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 792,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,873.54/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.34

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