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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.99, 1,368.45 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.99, 1,368.45 and 392.88 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.99 : 1,368.45 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.99/1,368.45 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.99x = 1,368.45 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.99x = 537,636.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,636.64/912.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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