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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.99, 1,376.24 and 593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.99, 1,376.24 and 593.37 is: 888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.99 : 1,376.24 = 593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.99/1,376.24 = 593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.99x = 1,376.24 × 593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.99x = 816,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,616.56/918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.60

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