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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.10, 1,368.50 and 585.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.10, 1,368.50 and 585.23 is: 875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.10 : 1,368.50 = 585.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.10/1,368.50 = 585.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.10x = 1,368.50 × 585.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.10x = 800,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,877.49/915.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.18

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