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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.52, 1,362.56 and 580.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.52, 1,362.56 and 580.05 is: 868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.52 : 1,362.56 = 580.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.52/1,362.56 = 580.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.52x = 1,362.56 × 580.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.52x = 790,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,350.03/909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.98

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