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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.79, 1,368.79 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.79, 1,368.79 and 287.94 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.79 : 1,368.79 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.79/1,368.79 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.79x = 1,368.79 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.79x = 394,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,124.64/912.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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