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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.25, 1,367.06 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.25, 1,367.06 and 392.11 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.25 : 1,367.06 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.25/1,367.06 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.25x = 1,367.06 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.25x = 536,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,037.90/912.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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