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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.78, 1,364.85 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.78, 1,364.85 and 584.70 is: 877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.78 : 1,364.85 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.78/1,364.85 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.78x = 1,364.85 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.78x = 798,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,027.80/909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.17

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