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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.78, 1,369.17 and 584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.78, 1,369.17 and 584.73 is: 877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.78 : 1,369.17 = 584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.78/1,369.17 = 584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.78x = 1,369.17 × 584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.78x = 800,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,594.77/912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.10

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