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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.79, 1,366.01 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.79, 1,366.01 and 390.88 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.79 : 1,366.01 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.79/1,366.01 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.79x = 1,366.01 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.79x = 533,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,945.99/910.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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