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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.79, 1,369.38 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.79, 1,369.38 and 263.47 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.79 : 1,369.38 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.79/1,369.38 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.79x = 1,369.38 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.79x = 360,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,783.70/912.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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