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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.86, 1,361.40 and 583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.86, 1,361.40 and 583.24 is: 873.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.86 : 1,361.40 = 583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.86/1,361.40 = 583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.86x = 1,361.40 × 583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.86x = 794,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,022.94/908.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.65

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