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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.29, 1,375.61 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.29, 1,375.61 and 593.88 is: 889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.29 : 1,375.61 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.29/1,375.61 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.29x = 1,375.61 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.29x = 816,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,944.30/918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.64

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