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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,367.98 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,367.98 and 587.72 is: 881.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,367.98 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,367.98 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,367.98 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 803,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,989.21/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.84

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