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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.45, 1,374.81 and 593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.45, 1,374.81 and 593.26 is: 889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.45 : 1,374.81 = 593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.45/1,374.81 = 593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.45x = 1,374.81 × 593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.45x = 815,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,619.78/916.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.98

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