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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.77, 1,367.36 and 391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.77, 1,367.36 and 391.63 is: 587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.77 : 1,367.36 = 391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.77/1,367.36 = 391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.77x = 1,367.36 × 391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.77x = 535,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,490.40/911.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.31

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