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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.95, 1,377.06 and 594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.95, 1,377.06 and 594.76 is: 892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.95 : 1,377.06 = 594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.95/1,377.06 = 594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.95x = 1,377.06 × 594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.95x = 819,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,020.21/917.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.23

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