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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.59, 1,373.81 and 587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.59, 1,373.81 and 587.10 is: 879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.59 : 1,373.81 = 587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.59/1,373.81 = 587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.59x = 1,373.81 × 587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.59x = 806,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,560.92/916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.96

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