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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.18, 1,339.78 and 586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.18, 1,339.78 and 586.96 is: 880.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.18 : 1,339.78 = 586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.18/1,339.78 = 586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.18x = 1,339.78 × 586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.18x = 786,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,397.27/893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.45

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