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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.29, 1,375.88 and 592.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.29, 1,375.88 and 592.97 is: 888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.29 : 1,375.88 = 592.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.29/1,375.88 = 592.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.29x = 1,375.88 × 592.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.29x = 815,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,855.56/918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.45

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