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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,368.60 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,368.60 and 587.34 is: 880.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,368.60 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,368.60 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,368.60 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 803,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,833.52/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.47

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