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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.21, 1,367.93 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.21, 1,367.93 and 392.46 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.21 : 1,367.93 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.21/1,367.93 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.21x = 1,367.93 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.21x = 536,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,858.79/912.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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