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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.63, 1,375.82 and 592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.63, 1,375.82 and 592.82 is: 888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.63 : 1,375.82 = 592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.63/1,375.82 = 592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.63x = 1,375.82 × 592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.63x = 815,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,603.77/917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.82

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