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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.04, 1,369.54 and 392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.04, 1,369.54 and 392.95 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.04 : 1,369.54 = 392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.04/1,369.54 = 392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.04x = 1,369.54 × 392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.04x = 538,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,162.95/913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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