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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.96, 1,366.89 and 391.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.96, 1,366.89 and 391.85 is: 587.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.96 : 1,366.89 = 391.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.96/1,366.89 = 391.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.96x = 1,366.89 × 391.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.96x = 535,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,622.56/911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.33

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