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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.90, 1,377.63 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.90, 1,377.63 and 590.04 is: 884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.90 : 1,377.63 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.90/1,377.63 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.90x = 1,377.63 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.90x = 812,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,856.81/918.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.60

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