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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,369.98 and 584.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,369.98 and 584.42 is: 875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,369.98 = 584.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,369.98 = 584.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,369.98 × 584.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 800,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,636.86/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.50

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