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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,369.71 and 585.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,369.71 and 585.63 is: 877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,369.71 = 585.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,369.71 = 585.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,369.71 × 585.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 802,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,143.27/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.15

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