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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.99, 1,369.69 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.99, 1,369.69 and 263.78 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.99 : 1,369.69 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.99/1,369.69 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.99x = 1,369.69 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.99x = 361,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,289.32/912.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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