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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.45, 1,370.66 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.45, 1,370.66 and 590.01 is: 883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.45 : 1,370.66 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.45/1,370.66 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.45x = 1,370.66 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.45x = 808,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,700.16/915.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.39

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