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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.27, 1,367.25 and 391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.27, 1,367.25 and 391.65 is: 586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.27 : 1,367.25 = 391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.27/1,367.25 = 391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.27x = 1,367.25 × 391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.27x = 535,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,484.56/912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.98

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