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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.99, 1,338.68 and 583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.99, 1,338.68 and 583.76 is: 876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.99 : 1,338.68 = 583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.99/1,338.68 = 583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.99x = 1,338.68 × 583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.99x = 781,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,472.64/891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.10

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