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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.16, 1,364.88 and 587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.16, 1,364.88 and 587.60 is: 881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.16 : 1,364.88 = 587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.16/1,364.88 = 587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.16x = 1,364.88 × 587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.16x = 802,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,003.49/910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.17

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