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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.67, 1,367.51 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.67, 1,367.51 and 391.23 is: 586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.67 : 1,367.51 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.67/1,367.51 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.67x = 1,367.51 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.67x = 535,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,008.98/911.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.85

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