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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.78, 1,372.49 and 586.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.78, 1,372.49 and 586.59 is: 879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.78 : 1,372.49 = 586.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.78/1,372.49 = 586.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.78x = 1,372.49 × 586.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.78x = 805,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,089.10/915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.13

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