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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,375.56 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,375.56 and 593.76 is: 890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,375.56 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,375.56 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,375.56 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 816,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,752.51/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.73

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