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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.78, 1,366.17 and 582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.78, 1,366.17 and 582.73 is: 874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.78 : 1,366.17 = 582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.78/1,366.17 = 582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.78x = 1,366.17 × 582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.78x = 796,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,108.24/910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.10

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