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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.10, 1,366.03 and 586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.10, 1,366.03 and 586.48 is: 878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.10 : 1,366.03 = 586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.10/1,366.03 = 586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.10x = 1,366.03 × 586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.10x = 801,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,149.27/912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.36

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