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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.17, 1,367.52 and 582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.17, 1,367.52 and 582.96 is: 873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.17 : 1,367.52 = 582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.17/1,367.52 = 582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.17x = 1,367.52 × 582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.17x = 797,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,209.46/913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.01

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