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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.11, 1,367.58 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.11, 1,367.58 and 392.45 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.11 : 1,367.58 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.11/1,367.58 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.11x = 1,367.58 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.11x = 536,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,706.77/912.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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