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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.78, 1,375.17 and 588.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.78, 1,375.17 and 588.73 is: 883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.78 : 1,375.17 = 588.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.78/1,375.17 = 588.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.78x = 1,375.17 × 588.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.78x = 809,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,603.83/916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.10

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