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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.56, 1,368.92 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.56, 1,368.92 and 392.60 is: 588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.56 : 1,368.92 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.56/1,368.92 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.56x = 1,368.92 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.56x = 537,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,442.40/912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.94

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