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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.32, 1,372.96 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.32, 1,372.96 and 591.40 is: 886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.32 : 1,372.96 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.32/1,372.96 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.32x = 1,372.96 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.32x = 811,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,968.54/916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.12

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