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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.53, 1,376.71 and 589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.53, 1,376.71 and 589.04 is: 882.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.53 : 1,376.71 = 589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.53/1,376.71 = 589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.53x = 1,376.71 × 589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.53x = 810,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,937.26/918.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.86

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