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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,364.72 and 584.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,364.72 and 584.79 is: 877.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,364.72 = 584.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,364.72 = 584.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,364.72 × 584.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 798,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,071.68/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.73

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