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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.31, 1,374.80 and 587.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.31, 1,374.80 and 587.41 is: 881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.31 : 1,374.80 = 587.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.31/1,374.80 = 587.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.31x = 1,374.80 × 587.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.31x = 807,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,564.89/916.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.32

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