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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.94, 1,369.38 and 392.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.94, 1,369.38 and 392.49 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.94 : 1,369.38 = 392.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.94/1,369.38 = 392.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.94x = 1,369.38 × 392.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.94x = 537,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,467.96/912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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