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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.42, 1,374.96 and 591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.42, 1,374.96 and 591.80 is: 886.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.42 : 1,374.96 = 591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.42/1,374.96 = 591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.42x = 1,374.96 × 591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.42x = 813,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,701.33/917.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.95

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