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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.86, 1,365.33 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.86, 1,365.33 and 397.74 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.86 : 1,365.33 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.86/1,365.33 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.86x = 1,365.33 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.86x = 543,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,046.35/910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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