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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,369.52 and 296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,369.52 and 296.57 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,369.52 = 296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,369.52 = 296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,369.52 × 296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 406,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,161.23/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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