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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,369.69 and 393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,369.69 and 393.09 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,369.69 = 393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,369.69 = 393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,369.69 × 393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 538,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,411.44/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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