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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.60, 1,341.10 and 585.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.60, 1,341.10 and 585.38 is: 878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.60 : 1,341.10 = 585.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.60/1,341.10 = 585.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.60x = 1,341.10 × 585.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.60x = 785,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,053.12/893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.53

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