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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,356.72 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,356.72 and 391.14 is: 586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,356.72 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,356.72 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,356.72 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 530,667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,667.46/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.93

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