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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.85, 1,367.16 and 587.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.85, 1,367.16 and 587.23 is: 879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.85 : 1,367.16 = 587.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.85/1,367.16 = 587.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.85x = 1,367.16 × 587.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.85x = 802,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,837.37/912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.48

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