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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.78, 1,366.62 and 391.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.78, 1,366.62 and 391.42 is: 586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.78 : 1,366.62 = 391.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.78/1,366.62 = 391.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.78x = 1,366.62 × 391.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.78x = 534,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,922.40/911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.68

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