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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,368.58 and 583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,368.58 and 583.97 is: 875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,368.58 = 583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,368.58 = 583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,368.58 × 583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 799,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,199.90/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.21

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