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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,369.50 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913, 1,369.50 and 392.67 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913 : 1,369.50 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913/1,369.50 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913x = 1,369.50 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913x = 537,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,761.57/913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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