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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.83, 1,364.75 and 585.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.83, 1,364.75 and 585.42 is: 878.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.83 : 1,364.75 = 585.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.83/1,364.75 = 585.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.83x = 1,364.75 × 585.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.83x = 798,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,949.02/909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.13

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