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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.78, 1,373.70 and 588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.78, 1,373.70 and 588.92 is: 881.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.78 : 1,373.70 = 588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.78/1,373.70 = 588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.78x = 1,373.70 × 588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.78x = 808,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,999.40/917.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.47

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