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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,368.72 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,368.72 and 588.16 is: 882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,368.72 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,368.72 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,368.72 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 805,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,026.36/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.55

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