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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,364.06 and 578.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,364.06 and 578.94 is: 869.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,364.06 = 578.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,364.06 = 578.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,364.06 × 578.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 789,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,708.90/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.86

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