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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,366.94 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,366.94 and 391.77 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,366.94 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,366.94 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,366.94 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 535,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,527.06/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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