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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.17, 1,370.92 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.17, 1,370.92 and 590.76 is: 884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.17 : 1,370.92 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.17/1,370.92 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.17x = 1,370.92 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.17x = 809,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,884.70/915.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.96

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