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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.62, 1,364.67 and 586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.62, 1,364.67 and 586.30 is: 877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.62 : 1,364.67 = 586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.62/1,364.67 = 586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.62x = 1,364.67 × 586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.62x = 800,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,106.02/911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.67

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