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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,366.22 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,366.22 and 391.94 is: 587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,366.22 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,366.22 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,366.22 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 535,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,476.27/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.47

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