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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,366.83 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,366.83 and 391.38 is: 586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,366.83 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,366.83 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,366.83 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 534,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,949.93/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.58

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