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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.98, 1,359.14 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.98, 1,359.14 and 583.58 is: 873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.98 : 1,359.14 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.98/1,359.14 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.98x = 1,359.14 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.98x = 793,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,157.21/907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.54

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