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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.42, 1,371.56 and 591.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.42, 1,371.56 and 591.81 is: 887.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.42 : 1,371.56 = 591.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.42/1,371.56 = 591.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.42x = 1,371.56 × 591.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.42x = 811,699.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,699.96/914.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.67

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