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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.92, 1,367.58 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.92, 1,367.58 and 586.56 is: 880.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.92 : 1,367.58 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.92/1,367.58 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.92x = 1,367.58 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.92x = 802,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,167.72/910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.61

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