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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.90, 1,367.79 and 584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.90, 1,367.79 and 584.19 is: 875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.90 : 1,367.79 = 584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.90/1,367.79 = 584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.90x = 1,367.79 × 584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.90x = 799,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,049.24/912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.29

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