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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.91, 1,366.08 and 585.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.91, 1,366.08 and 585.55 is: 879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.91 : 1,366.08 = 585.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.91/1,366.08 = 585.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.91x = 1,366.08 × 585.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.91x = 799,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,908.14/909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.11

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