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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.54, 1,369 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.54, 1,369 and 287.82 is: 431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.54 : 1,369 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.54/1,369 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.54x = 1,369 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.54x = 394,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,025.58/912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.79

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