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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,367.94 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,367.94 and 262.65 is: 393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,367.94 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,367.94 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,367.94 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 359,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,289.44/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.93

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