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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.42, 1,369.44 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.42, 1,369.44 and 588.15 is: 882.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.42 : 1,369.44 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.42/1,369.44 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.42x = 1,369.44 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.42x = 805,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,436.14/912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.75

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