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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.12, 1,361.20 and 583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.12, 1,361.20 and 583.48 is: 873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.12 : 1,361.20 = 583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.12/1,361.20 = 583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.12x = 1,361.20 × 583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.12x = 794,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,232.98/909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.63

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