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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.85, 1,368.03 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.85, 1,368.03 and 391.59 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.85 : 1,368.03 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.85/1,368.03 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.85x = 1,368.03 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.85x = 535,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,706.87/911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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