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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,366.92 and 391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,366.92 and 391.41 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,366.92 = 391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,366.92 = 391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,366.92 × 391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 535,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,026.16/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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