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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,366.72 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,366.72 and 391.23 is: 586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,366.72 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,366.72 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,366.72 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 534,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,703.09/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.85

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