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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.65, 1,373.91 and 592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.65, 1,373.91 and 592.03 is: 886.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.65 : 1,373.91 = 592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.65/1,373.91 = 592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.65x = 1,373.91 × 592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.65x = 813,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,395.94/917.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.39

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