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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.60, 1,374.98 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.60, 1,374.98 and 592.32 is: 887.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.60 : 1,374.98 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.60/1,374.98 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.60x = 1,374.98 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.60x = 814,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,428.15/917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.56

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