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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.58, 1,375.55 and 588.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.58, 1,375.55 and 588.61 is: 882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.58 : 1,375.55 = 588.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.58/1,375.55 = 588.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.58x = 1,375.55 × 588.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.58x = 809,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,663.74/917.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.39

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