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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.39, 1,364.70 and 584.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.39, 1,364.70 and 584.99 is: 877.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.39 : 1,364.70 = 584.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.39/1,364.70 = 584.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.39x = 1,364.70 × 584.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.39x = 798,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,327.57/909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.87

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