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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.22, 1,371.51 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.22, 1,371.51 and 589.22 is: 884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.22 : 1,371.51 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.22/1,371.51 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.22x = 1,371.51 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.22x = 808,121.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,121.12/913.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.91

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