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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.46, 1,366.81 and 391.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.46, 1,366.81 and 391.71 is: 587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.46 : 1,366.81 = 391.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.46/1,366.81 = 391.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.46x = 1,366.81 × 391.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.46x = 535,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,392.17/911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.40

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