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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.62, 1,367.75 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.62, 1,367.75 and 392.01 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.62 : 1,367.75 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.62/1,367.75 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.62x = 1,367.75 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.62x = 536,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,169.72/912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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