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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.50, 1,363.28 and 585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.50, 1,363.28 and 585.09 is: 877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.50 : 1,363.28 = 585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.50/1,363.28 = 585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.50x = 1,363.28 × 585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.50x = 797,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,638.57/909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.01

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