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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.13, 1,364.53 and 580.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.13, 1,364.53 and 580.89 is: 869.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.13 : 1,364.53 = 580.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.13/1,364.53 = 580.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.13x = 1,364.53 × 580.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.13x = 792,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,641.83/911.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.95

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