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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.23, 1,364.04 and 584.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.23, 1,364.04 and 584.15 is: 876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.23 : 1,364.04 = 584.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.23/1,364.04 = 584.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.23x = 1,364.04 × 584.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.23x = 796,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,797.15/909.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.35

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