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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.25, 1,366.95 and 391.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.25, 1,366.95 and 391.29 is: 586.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.25 : 1,366.95 = 391.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.25/1,366.95 = 391.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.25x = 1,366.95 × 391.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.25x = 534,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,873.87/911.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.97

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