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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.92, 1,365.31 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.92, 1,365.31 and 391.20 is: 586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.92 : 1,365.31 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.92/1,365.31 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.92x = 1,365.31 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.92x = 534,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,109.27/910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.34

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