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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,366.60 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,366.60 and 391.12 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,366.60 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,366.60 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,366.60 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 534,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,504.59/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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