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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.03, 1,374.01 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.03, 1,374.01 and 591.72 is: 886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.03 : 1,374.01 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.03/1,374.01 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.03x = 1,374.01 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.03x = 813,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,022.57/917.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.58

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