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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.28, 1,367.12 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.28, 1,367.12 and 391.56 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.28 : 1,367.12 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.28/1,367.12 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.28x = 1,367.12 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.28x = 535,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,309.51/912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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