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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.93, 1,337.90 and 585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.93, 1,337.90 and 585.72 is: 878.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.93 : 1,337.90 = 585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.93/1,337.90 = 585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.93x = 1,337.90 × 585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.93x = 783,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,634.79/891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.58

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