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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,359.90 and 582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,359.90 and 582.24 is: 872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,359.90 = 582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,359.90 = 582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,359.90 × 582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 791,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,788.18/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.15

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