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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.86, 1,364.73 and 581.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.86, 1,364.73 and 581.01 is: 870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.86 : 1,364.73 = 581.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.86/1,364.73 = 581.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.86x = 1,364.73 × 581.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.86x = 792,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,921.78/910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.52

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