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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.76, 1,368.90 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.76, 1,368.90 and 393.08 is: 589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.76 : 1,368.90 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.76/1,368.90 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.76x = 1,368.90 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.76x = 538,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,080.37/912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.51

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