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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,367.30 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,367.30 and 391.08 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,367.30 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,367.30 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,367.30 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 534,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,721.73/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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