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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.43, 1,366.65 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.43, 1,366.65 and 391.10 is: 586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.43 : 1,366.65 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.43/1,366.65 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.43x = 1,366.65 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.43x = 534,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,489.98/911.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.43

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