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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.15, 1,370.32 and 584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.15, 1,370.32 and 584.07 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.15 : 1,370.32 = 584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.15/1,370.32 = 584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.15x = 1,370.32 × 584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.15x = 800,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,362.80/914.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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