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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.64, 1,368.73 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.64, 1,368.73 and 392.73 is: 589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.64 : 1,368.73 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.64/1,368.73 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.64x = 1,368.73 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.64x = 537,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,541.33/912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.00

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