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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.66, 1,367.83 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.66, 1,367.83 and 583.47 is: 874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.66 : 1,367.83 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.66/1,367.83 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.66x = 1,367.83 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.66x = 798,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,078.01/912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.46

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