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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.29, 1,374.38 and 591.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.29, 1,374.38 and 591.97 is: 886.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.29 : 1,374.38 = 591.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.29/1,374.38 = 591.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.29x = 1,374.38 × 591.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.29x = 813,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,584.86/917.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.95

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