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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.09, 1,362.99 and 584.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.09, 1,362.99 and 584.67 is: 876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.09 : 1,362.99 = 584.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.09/1,362.99 = 584.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.09x = 1,362.99 × 584.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.09x = 796,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,899.36/909.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.59

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