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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.29, 1,367.51 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.29, 1,367.51 and 392.63 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.29 : 1,367.51 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.29/1,367.51 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.29x = 1,367.51 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.29x = 536,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,916.65/912.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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