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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.95, 1,363.91 and 585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.95, 1,363.91 and 585.51 is: 876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.95 : 1,363.91 = 585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.95/1,363.91 = 585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.95x = 1,363.91 × 585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.95x = 798,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,580.02/910.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.65

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