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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.52, 1,365.78 and 585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.52, 1,365.78 and 585.08 is: 877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.52 : 1,365.78 = 585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.52/1,365.78 = 585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.52x = 1,365.78 × 585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.52x = 799,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,090.56/910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.62

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