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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.94, 1,367.88 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.94, 1,367.88 and 391.49 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.94 : 1,367.88 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.94/1,367.88 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.94x = 1,367.88 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.94x = 535,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,511.34/911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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