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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.78, 1,373.67 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.78, 1,373.67 and 587.73 is: 881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.78 : 1,373.67 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.78/1,373.67 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.78x = 1,373.67 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.78x = 807,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,347.07/915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.60

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