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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.44, 1,375.49 and 588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.44, 1,375.49 and 588.75 is: 882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.44 : 1,375.49 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.44/1,375.49 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.44x = 1,375.49 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.44x = 809,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,809.92/917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.68

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