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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.53, 1,375.21 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.53, 1,375.21 and 588.04 is: 881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.53 : 1,375.21 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.53/1,375.21 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.53x = 1,375.21 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.53x = 808,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,675.79/917.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.36

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