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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,359.35 and 577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,359.35 and 577.01 is: 863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,359.35 = 577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,359.35 = 577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,359.35 × 577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 784,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,358.54/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.96

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