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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.94, 1,366.45 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.94, 1,366.45 and 391.01 is: 586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.94 : 1,366.45 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.94/1,366.45 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.94x = 1,366.45 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.94x = 534,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,287.80/910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.53

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