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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.03, 1,372.59 and 590.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.03, 1,372.59 and 590.67 is: 886.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.03 : 1,372.59 = 590.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.03/1,372.59 = 590.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.03x = 1,372.59 × 590.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.03x = 810,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,747.74/915.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.03

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