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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.50, 1,367.40 and 587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.50, 1,367.40 and 587.60 is: 880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.50 : 1,367.40 = 587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.50/1,367.40 = 587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.50x = 1,367.40 × 587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.50x = 803,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,484.24/912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.53

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