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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.50, 1,372.70 and 587.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.50, 1,372.70 and 587.64 is: 880.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.50 : 1,372.70 = 587.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.50/1,372.70 = 587.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.50x = 1,372.70 × 587.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.50x = 806,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,653.43/916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.15

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