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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.04, 1,369.72 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.04, 1,369.72 and 400.08 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.04 : 1,369.72 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.04/1,369.72 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.04x = 1,369.72 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.04x = 547,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,997.58/913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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