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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.86, 1,367.77 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.86, 1,367.77 and 262.59 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.86 : 1,367.77 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.86/1,367.77 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.86x = 1,367.77 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.86x = 359,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,162.72/911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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