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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.80, 1,366.55 and 391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.80, 1,366.55 and 391.19 is: 586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.80 : 1,366.55 = 391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.80/1,366.55 = 391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.80x = 1,366.55 × 391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.80x = 534,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,571.91/911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.28

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