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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.91, 1,373.82 and 591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.91, 1,373.82 and 591.59 is: 886.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.91 : 1,373.82 = 591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.91/1,373.82 = 591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.91x = 1,373.82 × 591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.91x = 812,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,738.17/916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.39

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