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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.92, 1,370.01 and 583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.92, 1,370.01 and 583.84 is: 875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.92 : 1,370.01 = 583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.92/1,370.01 = 583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.92x = 1,370.01 × 583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.92x = 799,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,870.54/913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.21

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